10 ways to help the boys in your life read for enjoyment (not just for school)
- Written by Margaret Kristin Merga, Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of Newcastle

Reading is a critical skill for school and life beyond it. Young people need strong reading skills to learn and demonstrate their learning. Reading skills are not just about performing well in subjects such as English. They are related to performance in subjects like science and maths.
When it comes to reading, girls...