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In the library, magazines have an important, if somewhat unusual role. Being somewhat flimsy in comparison to hardcover books, they don't hold up to repeated circulations, and attrition rates are often high. And yet, studies and anecdotes show that magazines are an ideal choice for atypical, st...

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Published in:School Library Journal 2016-10, Vol.62 (10), p.26
Main Authors: Dar, Mahnaz, Diaz, Shelley M, Farrell, Della, Grabarek, Daryl, Parrott, Kiera, Toth, Luann, Turner, Kent
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Caregivers
Children & youth
Childrens picture books
Design
Educational Games
Handicrafts
Illustrators
Libraries
Popular culture
Preschool Children
Puzzles
Readers
Reading
Recipes
School libraries
Students
Toddlers
Young Children
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Summary:In the library, magazines have an important, if somewhat unusual role. Being somewhat flimsy in comparison to hardcover books, they don't hold up to repeated circulations, and attrition rates are often high. And yet, studies and anecdotes show that magazines are an ideal choice for atypical, struggling, and reluctant readers. Well-placed periodicals often see high in-library usage among a wide variety of readers and can be used as a starting point for research or simply enjoyed as a quick pleasure read. Recent studies reveal that kids and teens--despite their general fondness for screens--strongly prefer to read print materials. Though the last few years have been tough on traditional magazine publishers, there are still a number of thoughtfully curated, smartly designed, and engagingly written print publications for children and young adults. School Library Journal's (SLJ) review editors have selected a number of standout periodicals covering a diverse range of subjects and topics.
ISSN:0362-8930