Category Archives: Read to an 11 Year Old

Kid’s Books are one of my passions. I never read when I was a kid. When I had my own children, I got to read to them. And many of the books written since my time are incredible. Here are some of them. And yes, even an eleven year old can be captivated by a read aloud story. Many of these deal with complex issues.

Read to an Eleven Year Old

Read to an Eleven Year Old
Even an eleven year old can be captivated by a read aloud story. Many of these deal with complex issues.
Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements
“See.”
The Giver by Lois Lowry
“Give back.”
Good Night Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian
“Good night Dad.”
Tangerine by Edward Bloor
“This is a tough story.”
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Okay For Now

by Gary D. Schmidt

My prediction for the 2012 Newbery Award:

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The Wednesday Wars

by Gary D. Schmidt

I’m a fan of children’s “literature.” Published in 2007, this is still my favorite book:

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