Comments on: The Love of Writing Came From Love of Reading

By: Riley Carney

Riley Carney — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:54:44 +0000

In reply to Cassie Fraize. Thanks, Cassie! Riley

By: Riley Carney

Riley Carney — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:53:59 +0000

Hi Hallie!

It sounds like you’re doing a great job making reading an enjoyable experience for your sons!

I can’t think of any novels offhand that address ADD, but I will ask around and see what I can find out. Also, Melissa, who writes this blog is an education expert, and she would probably have some great thoughts/ideas on how to help your son. I’ll post something here as soon I find anything, but I would definitely talk to Melissa if I were you.

Thanks!

Riley

By: Cassie Fraize

Cassie Fraize — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:52:20 +0000

Nicely written article. Keep up the excellent job you’re doing.

By: Hallie Doyle

Hallie Doyle — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:39:46 +0000

Wow, Riley…I want to meet you! I didn’t read a lot as a child, so it’s felt like more of a discipline becoming a “read for pleasure” person. So far for my 7 year old twin boys, it’s like breathing. We just finished the Narnia series (me reading) and are having a “Narnia” party even though I’m not sure yet what to do (except dress up and eat Turkish Delight). One of my sons who has great comprehension (can make connections in real life from messages in books we read even long ago). However, first grade has been a crisis year for one of my boys because he is struggling so much with reading and has attention problems (despite the fact that he can sit for 2 hours while I read to him). There have been so many tears and “It’s impossible.” He compares himself to his brother who is a very fluent reader. We just started the Percy Jackson series, and believe it or not, Rick Riordan and I went to the same high school; we had the same English teacher! I heard she still calls him when she finds grammar mistakes:) You probably know about how the series began–Rick making up stories for his son who had a learning disability and attention challenges. Hopefully, my son will connect with this. If you know of any other books that would speak to this challenge, I’d love to get your ideas. Thank you so much for this great post that I’m just now getting to!

By: Riley Carney

Riley Carney — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:31:41 +0000

Thank you all for your support and for the great suggestions, Renata, Nancy, and Erin! I am very grateful. Melissa, I really appreciate you inviting me to guest post on Imagination Soup! I am the lucky one to have met you – you do so many amazing things for kids and literacy! Thanks for everything and hugs to you!!

Riley

By: Melissa Taylor

Melissa Taylor — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:20:06 +0000

Thank you all for sharing your comments on Riley’s wonderful post! I’m so lucky to know her in real life — wouldn’t you know, we met at the library! I’m hoping you’ll consider sharing your own expertise in a guest post?! My readers love to hear from authors and writers about reading, writing, books and such.

Thanks again, Riley, for such a well-written and thought out post. Hugs!!

Melissa

By: Erin Dealey

Erin Dealey — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:09:04 +0000

Awesome post, and I’m not surprised. Riley is wise beyond her years. We did all those things when my college kid was little and oh what fun! When you’re too tired to read “just one more” book at bedtime, turn off the lights and snuggle up, and make up a story in the dark. (Parent starts–kid adds–and you take turns. Some nights try reversing the order.) Group stories make car trips fly by too. On rainy days, when you need to wiggle a little more, act out the story as you make it up. (Great way to use the box of dress-up clothes Riley talked about.) Most of all–have fun with words–and one another!

By: Nancy Slupski

Nancy Slupski — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:49:38 +0000

Great post Riley! I will certainly pass it along. Great points, especially the one about letting the kids read what interests them. I think the same tactic applies to writing (or anything else for that matter!)….if kids are supported and encouraged to follow their own passions and interests (as opposed to being TOLD what to do), it opens up a whole new world! Just look at you as an example…you’re following your passions and making a great difference!