This book explores the reading lives of adolescent boys, highlighting the disconnect between school literacy practices and boys' vernacular literacy. It provides in-depth descriptions of three boy readers, challenging educators to go beyond quick fixes for low test scores and pursue effective practices.  Meer

This book addresses the challenge of motivating students, especially boys, to read. It emphasizes that no single approach works for all boys and provides strategies for teachers to identify and meet individual needs.  Meer

This book, explores educational practices in the US, China, and South Korea. It compares curriculum, especially in teaching English, and examines student stress, physical education, and pedagogical styles.  Meer