Here’s the trick: don’t force it. If you hand them a book and say “you must read this,” they’ll likely roll their eyes and disappear into Minecraft. Instead, leave a few options on their pillow, or better yet, read the first chapter aloud while you’re making dinner.
Many libraries let you check out e-books for free. My brother’s daughter reads on her phone between soccer practice. If they say “I hate reading,” it probably means they haven’t found their tribe in print yet. That’s okay—keep trying different genres. Mystery, sci-fi, sports—something will click.
