KNOW WHAT YOUR CHILD IS READING
It's important to know what your child is reading. Below are some sites which can give you some more information about the different types of books that middle schoolers may choose to read.
Common Sense Media
www.commonsensemedia.org
Common Sense is dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
On this site you can type in a book title, and it will help you learn what's in your kid's books.
Tween (Middle Grade) versus Young Adult Books
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/blogs/scholastic-parents-raise-reader/what-parents-need-to-know-about-middle-grade-and-young-adult
Make sure you know the different between "tween" and "young adult" books, as the content and level of maturity changes.
www.commonsensemedia.org
Common Sense is dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
On this site you can type in a book title, and it will help you learn what's in your kid's books.
Tween (Middle Grade) versus Young Adult Books
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/blogs/scholastic-parents-raise-reader/what-parents-need-to-know-about-middle-grade-and-young-adult
Make sure you know the different between "tween" and "young adult" books, as the content and level of maturity changes.