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When Kids Hate Reading but Love Books: Lessons Learned from Motivation Theory and Community Literacy.

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Title: When Kids Hate Reading but Love Books: Lessons Learned from Motivation Theory and Community Literacy.
Authors: BENKE, LOUISE F.1, EREKSON, JAMES A.2
Source: Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children. Fall2025, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p6-14. 9p.
Subject Terms: *Reading motivation, *Children's librarians, *Engaged reading, *Library users, *Libraries, *Literacy education, Library services for children
Abstract: The article explores how children's librarians balance creativity and rules to foster a love of reading. Topics include the challenges librarians face when strict policies conflict with children's needs, the importance of flexibility and professional judgment in supporting young readers, and the idea of reimagining library rules to better nurture reading joy and accessibility.
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