Author: Natasha Tieman
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How Can I Get My Students to Finish Reading a Book?
Reading Time: 3 minutesEducators often ask: How do I get students to actually finish books? Research in literacy instruction shows that students are far more likely to complete a book when they feel a personal or social connection to the text before reading begins. When that connection is missing, even strong readers disengage. The most…
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How Can I Motivate My Students to Read More?
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo motivate students to read more, educators may want to try shifting their focus from extrinsic rewards, like grades or stickers, to fostering intrinsic motivation. While extrinsic tools can offer short-term gains, lasting reading habits are built when students feel a personal connection to a story or its creator. Currently, the most…
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How to Build a Culture of Reading?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe most effective way to build a lasting culture of reading is to create shared, student-centered literacy experiences that make reading social rather than purely instructional. A school-wide reading culture does not grow from mandatory assignments alone. Programs focused only on minutes logged or quizzes passed often fade once incentives disappear. A…
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How Can I Help Students Form a Connection with Reading?
Reading Time: 2 minutesHelping students connect with reading requires moving beyond the mechanics of decoding to focus on reading identity. When students see themselves as readers, engagement shifts from a forced classroom task to a personal journey. Research suggests that choice, relevance, and social interaction are the primary drivers of this transformation. In modern classrooms,…
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How Educators Can Help Students Build Reading Stamina
Reading Time: 6 minutesIn an increasingly distracted world, BookBreak pushes back against short-form content to help students build reading stamina. As reading scores drop, educators are rapidly searching for ways to combat distraction and find engagement solutions that work. The truth is, reading stamina isn’t just about reading longer; it’s about building the internal motivation…
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How Educators Can Make Reading More Engaging for Students
Reading Time: 4 minutesEducators worldwide are always searching for innovative ways they can make reading more engaging for students. By keeping students interested and motivated, they can more effectively nurture academic growth. You might ask yourself, “How can I get my students to enjoy reading, not just skim or read summaries?” The struggle continues. Educators…
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K-12 Virtual Author Talk Lineup for Spring 2026
Reading Time: 5 minutesSneak Peek of BookBreak’s Upcoming Bestselling Authors BookBreak’s virtual author talk program is back this Spring 2026 with more inspirational authors who empower and engage students. Curated by educators for educators, these bestselling authors highlight the impact of connecting with writers at a young age. Our Spring 2026 virtual author talk lineup…
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BookBreak Empowers Educators Using the Science of Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesPromoting Literacy with Virtual Author Talks BookBreak empowers educators using the Science of Reading by providing access to diverse K-12 virtual author talks. These author talks inspire students to enjoy reading and writing while building their comprehension and promoting key literacy skills. Our authors share personal experiences that ignited their passion for…
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Authors Who Were Inspired by an Author Talk
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy They Became Writers: Bestselling Authors Share Their Author Talk Stories Ever wonder what inspires authors to become writers? Many of the BookBreak program’s bestselling authors have shared that they were first inspired by an author talk during THEIR school years! There are countless authors who were inspired by hearing from other…
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K-12 Virtual Author Talk Lineup for Fall 2025
Reading Time: 5 minutesSneak Peek of BookBreak’s Upcoming Bestselling Authors BookBreak’s virtual author talk program is back in Fall 2025 with new opportunities to spark curiosity, build reading confidence, and bring stories to life. Created by educators for educators, our engaging lineup of virtual author talks is designed to inspire students to read and write…