Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

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My son reads because he reads vs. watching tv....the tv goes off and he reads for at least an hour a day. I'd love to buy him an e-reader, but I cannot afford one now. I'm also worried is he responcible enough to take care of an e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will he be looking at something else or actually reading. At least when they have an actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK! From: max anderson

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Books, e-readers, & kids

Books, e-readers, & kids .

I write a monthly column concerning middle grade readers and am interested in your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from books VS e-readers.

Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group? They can be outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these lines would also be of interest.

Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so that's the area of my interest.

If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Max Elliot

Please respond to mander8813@...

Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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, the basic Kindle (as opposed to the Kindle Fire) doesn't do anything but serve as a reader. The only added feature is a dictionary, so when you come to a word you don't know, you can highlight it, and the definition appears as a footnote at the bottom. It is very quiet, and not in color, so more like a book. It's also $79. I'm not sure if that is still out of your price range, but it could make a nice Christmas or birthday gift. The other neat thing is that many classic books are free or only 99 cents. There are also libraries now that allow you to "check out" Kindle books at no charge. I love my Kindle! Lora To: autism-aspergers From: srt12780@...Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:12:19 -0800Subject: Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

My son reads because he reads vs. watching tv....the tv goes off and he reads for at least an hour a day. I'd love to buy him an e-reader, but I cannot afford one now. I'm also worried is he responcible enough to take care of an e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will he be looking at something else or actually reading. At least when they have an actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK! From: max anderson

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Books, e-readers, & kids

Books, e-readers, & kids .

I write a monthly column concerning middle grade readers and am interested in your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from books VS e-readers.

Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group? They can be outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these lines would also be of interest.

Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so that's the area of my interest.

If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Max Elliot

Please respond to mander8813@...

Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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, the basic Kindle (as opposed to the Kindle Fire) doesn't do anything but serve as a reader. The only added feature is a dictionary, so when you come to a word you don't know, you can highlight it, and the definition appears as a footnote at the bottom. It is very quiet, and not in color, so more like a book. It's also $79. I'm not sure if that is still out of your price range, but it could make a nice Christmas or birthday gift. The other neat thing is that many classic books are free or only 99 cents. There are also libraries now that allow you to "check out" Kindle books at no charge. I love my Kindle! Lora To: autism-aspergers From: srt12780@...Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:12:19 -0800Subject: Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

My son reads because he reads vs. watching tv....the tv goes off and he reads for at least an hour a day. I'd love to buy him an e-reader, but I cannot afford one now. I'm also worried is he responcible enough to take care of an e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will he be looking at something else or actually reading. At least when they have an actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK! From: max anderson

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Books, e-readers, & kids

Books, e-readers, & kids .

I write a monthly column concerning middle grade readers and am interested in your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from books VS e-readers.

Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group? They can be outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these lines would also be of interest.

Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so that's the area of my interest.

If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Max Elliot

Please respond to mander8813@...

Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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The new Nook Simple Touch is the same way. $99 but often on sale for $79. and Noble claims to have more free books than Amazon has books available for e-readers. For small children the Color Nook or Nook tablet is nice because you can get books that it will read to them and I believe some moving pictures and it can record them reading the book. You can turn off the internet and have a password to access it. You can make it where children cannot order their own books by having a password access to purchases. May grown daughter loves her simple touch and I was not sure she would be willing to give up actual books (she was kind of a book snob) because she loves them so. She rent a lot of books from the library. You just have a wait sometimes. My younger daughter is really getting into reading and she want a Nook

Tablet soon. , my aspie wants a Nook Tablet but I'm hoping he will use the e_reader part of it not just the gaming parts. He is a better reader than Hannah but he doesn't enjoy it as much as she does.

Lori

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The new Nook Simple Touch is the same way. $99 but often on sale for $79. and Noble claims to have more free books than Amazon has books available for e-readers. For small children the Color Nook or Nook tablet is nice because you can get books that it will read to them and I believe some moving pictures and it can record them reading the book. You can turn off the internet and have a password to access it. You can make it where children cannot order their own books by having a password access to purchases. May grown daughter loves her simple touch and I was not sure she would be willing to give up actual books (she was kind of a book snob) because she loves them so. She rent a lot of books from the library. You just have a wait sometimes. My younger daughter is really getting into reading and she want a Nook

Tablet soon. , my aspie wants a Nook Tablet but I'm hoping he will use the e_reader part of it not just the gaming parts. He is a better reader than Hannah but he doesn't enjoy it as much as she does.

Lori

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My mom has a pretty basic Kindle and it has crossword puzzles and other games and an internet browser? (Not a Kindle Fire) I think I'll wait maybe until he's teenager-ish before I buy one. He just turned 9 and he has the responsibility level of maybe 5? To: autism-aspergers Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011

1:40 PM Subject: RE: Books, e-readers, & kids

, the basic Kindle (as opposed to the Kindle Fire) doesn't do anything but serve as a reader. The only added feature is a dictionary, so when you come to a word you don't know, you can highlight it, and the definition appears as a footnote at the bottom. It is very quiet, and not in color, so more like a book. It's also $79. I'm not sure if that is still out of your price range, but it could make a nice Christmas or birthday gift. The other neat thing is that many classic books are free or only 99 cents. There are also libraries now that allow you to "check out" Kindle books at no charge. I love my Kindle! Lora To: autism-aspergers From: srt12780@...Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:12:19 -0800Subject: Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

My son reads because he reads vs. watching tv....the tv goes off and he reads for at least an hour a day. I'd love to buy him an e-reader, but I cannot afford one now. I'm also worried is he responcible enough to take care of an e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will he be looking at something else or actually reading. At least when they have an actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK! From: max anderson

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Books, e-readers, & kids

Books, e-readers, & kids .

I write a monthly column concerning middle grade readers and am interested in your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from books VS e-readers.

Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group? They can be outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these lines would also be of interest.

Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so that's the area of my interest.

If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Max Elliot

Please respond to mander8813@...

Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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My mom has a pretty basic Kindle and it has crossword puzzles and other games and an internet browser? (Not a Kindle Fire) I think I'll wait maybe until he's teenager-ish before I buy one. He just turned 9 and he has the responsibility level of maybe 5? To: autism-aspergers Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011

1:40 PM Subject: RE: Books, e-readers, & kids

, the basic Kindle (as opposed to the Kindle Fire) doesn't do anything but serve as a reader. The only added feature is a dictionary, so when you come to a word you don't know, you can highlight it, and the definition appears as a footnote at the bottom. It is very quiet, and not in color, so more like a book. It's also $79. I'm not sure if that is still out of your price range, but it could make a nice Christmas or birthday gift. The other neat thing is that many classic books are free or only 99 cents. There are also libraries now that allow you to "check out" Kindle books at no charge. I love my Kindle! Lora To: autism-aspergers From: srt12780@...Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:12:19 -0800Subject: Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

My son reads because he reads vs. watching tv....the tv goes off and he reads for at least an hour a day. I'd love to buy him an e-reader, but I cannot afford one now. I'm also worried is he responcible enough to take care of an e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will he be looking at something else or actually reading. At least when they have an actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK! From: max anderson

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Books, e-readers, & kids

Books, e-readers, & kids .

I write a monthly column concerning middle grade readers and am interested in your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from books VS e-readers.

Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group? They can be outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these lines would also be of interest.

Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so that's the area of my interest.

If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Max Elliot

Please respond to mander8813@...

Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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My experiece with is to not buy him anything else that fits in his blue

jeans pocket. We lost a new MP3 player and a New camera that way. They don't do

well in the washing machine. they actually survived better than I would have

expected though.

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> My mom has a pretty basic Kindle and it has crossword puzzles and other games

and an internet browser?  (Not a Kindle Fire) I think I'll wait maybe until

he's teenager-ish before I buy one.  He just turned 9 and he has the

responsibility level of maybe 5? 

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> , the basic Kindle (as opposed to the Kindle Fire) doesn't do anything

but serve as a reader.  The only added feature is a dictionary, so when you

come to a word you don't know, you can highlight it, and the definition appears

as a footnote at the bottom.  It is very quiet, and not in color, so more like

a book.  It's also $79.  I'm not sure if that is still out of your price

range, but it could make a nice Christmas or birthday gift.  The other neat

thing is that many classic books are free or only 99 cents.  There are also

libraries now that allow you to " check out " Kindle books at no charge.

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> My son reads because he reads vs. watching tv....the tv goes off and he reads

for at least an hour a day.  I'd love to buy him an e-reader, but I cannot

afford one now.  I'm also worried is he responcible enough to take care of an

e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will

he be looking at something else or actually reading.  At least when they have

an actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK!

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> I write a monthly column concerning middle grade readers and am interested in

your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from

books VS e-readers.

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> Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group?  They can be

outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these

lines would also be of interest.

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> Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing

up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so

that's the area of my interest.

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> If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be

appreciated.  

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> Thank you,

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> Max Elliot

> Please respond to mander8813@...

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> Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/

> My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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I have one of the earliest Kindles, and the only time it has crossword puzzles is if you buy them from the store. But it doesn't have any internet browser abilities, except to purchase books from Amazon. I guess they thought it was progress to add the internet browser in the current Kindles. It would be so much better if they didn't!! Take care,Lora To: autism-aspergers From: srt12780@...Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:39:10 -0800Subject: Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

My mom has a pretty basic Kindle and it has crossword puzzles and other games and an internet browser? (Not a Kindle Fire) I think I'll wait maybe until he's teenager-ish before I buy one. He just turned 9 and he has the responsibility level of maybe 5? To: autism-aspergers Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011

1:40 PM Subject: RE: Books, e-readers, & kids

, the basic Kindle (as opposed to the Kindle Fire) doesn't do anything but serve as a reader. The only added feature is a dictionary, so when you come to a word you don't know, you can highlight it, and the definition appears as a footnote at the bottom. It is very quiet, and not in color, so more like a book. It's also $79. I'm not sure if that is still out of your price range, but it could make a nice Christmas or birthday gift. The other neat thing is that many classic books are free or only 99 cents. There are also libraries now that allow you to "check out" Kindle books at no charge. I love my Kindle! Lora To: autism-aspergers From: srt12780@...Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:12:19 -0800Subject: Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

My son reads because he reads vs. watching tv....the tv goes off and he reads for at least an hour a day. I'd love to buy him an e-reader, but I cannot afford one now. I'm also worried is he responcible enough to take care of an e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will he be looking at something else or actually reading. At least when they have an actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK! From: max anderson

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Books, e-readers, & kids

Books, e-readers, & kids .

I write a monthly column concerning middle grade readers and am interested in your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from books VS e-readers.

Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group? They can be outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these lines would also be of interest.

Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so that's the area of my interest.

If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Max Elliot

Please respond to mander8813@...

Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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Exactly, some need a book reader to be just a book reader and a cell phone to be just that, a cell phone!!! To: autism-aspergers Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 10:28 PM Subject: RE: Books, e-readers, & kids

I have one of the earliest Kindles, and the only time it has crossword puzzles is if you buy them from the store. But it doesn't have any internet browser abilities, except to purchase books from Amazon. I guess they thought it was progress to add the internet browser in the current Kindles. It would be so much better if they didn't!! Take care,Lora To: autism-aspergers From: srt12780@...Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:39:10 -0800Subject: Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

My mom has a pretty basic Kindle and it has crossword puzzles and other games and an internet browser? (Not a Kindle Fire) I think I'll wait maybe until he's teenager-ish before I buy one. He just turned 9 and he has the responsibility level of maybe 5? To: autism-aspergers Sent: Saturday, December

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1:40 PM Subject: RE: Books, e-readers, & kids

, the basic Kindle (as opposed to the Kindle Fire) doesn't do anything but serve as a reader. The only added feature is a dictionary, so when you come to a word you don't know, you can highlight it, and the definition appears as a footnote at the bottom. It is very quiet, and not in color, so more like a book. It's also $79. I'm not sure if that is still out of your price range, but it could make a nice Christmas or birthday gift. The other neat thing is that many classic books are free or only 99 cents. There are also libraries now that allow you to "check out" Kindle books at no charge. I love my Kindle! Lora To: autism-aspergers From: srt12780@...Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:12:19 -0800Subject: Re: Books, e-readers, & kids

My son reads because he reads vs. watching tv....the tv goes off and he reads for at least an hour a day. I'd love to buy him an e-reader, but I cannot afford one now. I'm also worried is he responcible enough to take care of an e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will he be looking at something else or actually reading. At least when they have an actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK! From: max anderson

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Friday, December 9, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Books, e-readers, & kids

Books, e-readers, & kids .

I write a monthly column concerning middle grade readers and am interested in your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from books VS e-readers.

Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group? They can be outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these lines would also be of interest.

Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so that's the area of my interest.

If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Max Elliot

Please respond to mander8813@...

Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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Hey all

my son has extreme fatique when he reads so tends to only graphic novels or

books aged way below his intellect and interest. We thought a reader with audio

functions would be good for him. He loves books on cd/tape which we just

introduced to him. Does any one know of a source for cheap audio ebooks?

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but serve as a reader. The only added feature is a dictionary, so when you come

to a word you don't know, you can highlight it, and the definition appears as a

footnote at the bottom. It is very quiet, and not in color, so more like a

book. It's also $79. I'm not sure if that is still out of your price range,

but it could make a nice Christmas or birthday gift. The other neat thing is

that many classic books are free or only 99 cents. There are also libraries now

that allow you to " check out " Kindle books at no charge. I love my Kindle! Lora

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e-reader, also there is so much on the e reader besides the actual books, will

he be looking at something else or actually reading. At least when they have an

actual book in their face you know they are reading THE BOOK!

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your comments concerning readers 8 - 13, and what they think of reading from

books VS e-readers.

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> Why do they / you prefer one over the other for this age group? They can be

outside your family, too. Any of their other reading experiences along these

lines would also be of interest.

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> Often my focus is on struggling or reluctant readers because I was one growing

up. Technology has been pulling kids away from reading, especially boys, so

that's the area of my interest.

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> If you or your child have comments concerning this subject, those would be

appreciated.

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> Please respond to mander8813@...

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> Books for Boys Blog http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/

> My Youtube Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Maxbooks100

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Try the sites midway down this page:

http://www.books.hwtk.net/gpage.html

Some of the links may be out of date as I've not checked it for awhile, but it's

a start. :-)

Also, Remedia Publications publishes a lot of high interest low level reading

comprehension materials that my son enjoys. He prefers the non-fiction

selections. They are short enough that he is not worn out trying to read them.

He also prefers to read shorter segments online.