BoysRead.org - Developing a New Generation of Literate Men

Boys Read has teamed with Operations Gratitude to send donated copies of the Brothers of War book to US troops deployed overseas.

	To further your understanding of boys’ literacy, click here to read a solid article that establishes a basic understanding of the problem: Why Johnny Won’t Read. *It’s highly recommended that every parent, librarian, and educator watch the breakthrough documentary Raising Cain. Click here to learn more.*

We Fear What We Do Not Understand. We are focusing on two key learning initiatives: 1) Lord of the Flies and 2) America at a Crossroads. As interest grows in these two key learning initiatives, BoysRead.org will publish best-practice tips and an online Learning Wiki. 1). Teach Lord of the Flies To learn more, visit William Golding’s website Watch Harry Hook’s 1990 remake of Lord of the Flies Nobelprize.org has an amusing game for those who have already read or watched Lord of the Flies Lord of the Flies Education Packet Courtesy of Pilot Theatre Lord of the Flies Teacher's Guid 2). Teach America at a Crossroads (PBS Special) America at a Crossroads (PBS Special) Teacher's Guide for America at a Crossroads


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