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August 23, 2023 24 mins

Yes, it can feel scary when your child is a late reader, or just continues to resist reading when you just know it's such an important part of their learning! 

I was an avid bookworm who started reading early and thrived on books, so it was pretty hard for me when all three of my children lacked my same enthusiasm. 

My thirteen-year-old daughter, Ellie, suggested we discuss this topic, and she shared her top three tips that shifted her from being a very resistant late reader at ten to now absolutely loving reading. 

If you have a late reader or a child who is just resisting books, check this out. What book opened the door to enjoying reading for you? How about your child? 

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