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Direct linkMajid, Shaheen – Reading Horizons, 2018
Leisure reading is important for personality development and mental growth of children. Reading habits developed during early childhood are likely to continue rest of the life. The main purpose of this study was to investigate leisure reading habits and preferences of young children in Singapore. A questionnaire was used for data collection and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Recreational Reading, Reading Habits, Preferences
Bixler, Janine; Smith, Sally; Henderson, Susan – Reading Horizons, 2013
This article describes our collaborative inquiry, three teacher educators/researchers of literacy from different institutions who shared a concern about how few teacher candidates in our programs neither viewed themselves as readers nor possessed a love of reading, qualities we view as key to supporting all children as lifelong readers, writers,…
Descriptors: Reading, Reading Instruction, Recreational Reading, Preservice Teachers
Peer reviewedWendelin, Karla Hawkins; Zinck, R. Ann – Reading Horizons, 1983
Reveals that there are definite factors fifth- through eighth-grade students consider when choosing books for personal reading, including (1) peer recommendations, (2) movie and television tie-ins, and (3) information provided on the book jacket. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests
Peer reviewedJolly, Nancy – Reading Horizons, 1978
Discusses ways in which reading can enrich adults' lives, aid in problem-solving, and provide information on many vital issues; shows how adults can develop plans for purposeful reading. (GW)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Books, Consumer Education, Information Needs
Peer reviewedStorey, Dee C. – Reading Horizons, 1986
Discusses ways fictional characters can help children develop reading habits and overcome reading frustrations. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
