When I say I write books for boys, I always include the addition “(and other reluctant readers)” part. I don’t want to exclude anyone who struggles with reading, or with finding a book they enjoy, from reading my books. But what I do want to do is try and make books for boys who are like me when I was growing up. I thought I hated reading, until I found the right books.
With that said, I know some of the “arguments” out there about boys and reading. While I’m not here to go back-and-forth with those arguments, I do hold my ground. Boys struggle to read more than girls. Boys think they don’t like reading more than girls. Below are a few links to articles that discuss this topic.
What Is It With Boys And Reading?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/reading-minds/201803/what-is-it-boys-and-reading
Why Boys Are Lagging Behind Girls in Reading
Why Boys May Need More Support in Building Their Reading Motivation
Why Boys Don’t Read
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/parenting/reading/why-so-many-boys-do-not-read