As we discuss tweens and what they enjoy at this age, one thing stands out. Tweens are either readers or not readers. There seems to be no middle ground at this age for most kids. But with new series appealing to the tween market every day, authors and publishers hope to push more of the non-readers into the reader category.
Ms. Oliveri points to several series including Artemis Fowl, Princess Diaries, Bailey School Kids as well as the oldie but goodies like Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys for tweens to be pulled into. Some of these are what Ms Lesesne calls "naked reading" type materials. As teachers, librarians and parents this is the type of reading we want tweens to love. Finding the best way to present the books to each individual child is a task that all of us must work to achieve. But this knowledge requires knowing the individual well enough to know which topics, titles or series will appeal to them.
For example, know a tween girl is not a girly girl would lead someone away from suggesting the Princess diaries or some of the girly American girl stories. That same information could lead to suggesting the American Girl book about Lanie or the series about Julie, perhaps Harry Potter, or the Red Blazer Girls. Our knowledge of our clients or patrons, even children is a must if we want to truly help promote love of literature and libraries to the tweens we live and work with.
Oliveri, D. (2008, Jan 2). Popular Book Series for Tweens. Retrieved from http://www.suite101.com/content/popular-book-series-for-tweens-a39739 on Sept. 29, 2010.
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