Tap, Click, Read: Growing Readers in a World of Screens

Guernsey and Levine provide an exhaustive, comprehensible resource for parents and educators, offering distinct approaches and tools on how to help children become strong readers, despite the often overwhelming influence of digital media. Although the book is focused primarily on research studies (numerous studies about the connection between digital literacy and technology are cited), the text is accessible and free of jargon. Through a simple and convincing scaffolding method, educators will be better informed on the choices that young learners have in terms of digital texts. Those who work with media and books for young children will learn ways to establish positive reading habits. This title will benefit those who are interested in studies on digital literacy and its relation to educational programming, including television, mobile apps, websites, and digital games.