When it comes to books, some students can have a love-hate relationship with them; others can be intrigued by the recommended educational book that was assigned by the teacher, while some students will prefer books based on their liking or what they find knowledgeable. This can be an ongoing conversation for future generations and may be a debate between the school board and students. Many students’ attitudes can be mixed and will reflect on what kind of English teacher you have or your desire to read. Teenagers and Children all have different preferences on what books they would like to read. For example, one teenager believes it’s like a portal to escape the stress of real life.
Sometimes we don’t take into account how reading books should make you feel and how it can further your education. Books can make you feel like you’re in a different atmosphere, mindset, and escape from reality. One can picture themselves in that setting of the book, while another can open their eyes to future possibilities and stories. I believe that many teenagers would prefer to read “Adult Books”, and not books based on education at that grade level. Some may question what the difference is between Adult Books and young adult books. It’s non-fiction or fiction writing for 18 and older, potentially focusing on mature themes and arguments. The protagonist in the story will always be 20 and older, according to Google.
Many mature readings will contain violence, relationships, and deeper meaning in life. Books for younger audiences can mean middle-aged, young adult, and new adult. Middle age books are to contain the opposite of an adult book, as violence, graphic scenes, and swearing are a no-go for middle-aged kids. Popular books that can be used for middle age educational and lifelong books are The Outsiders, Wonder, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which are all great examples of age-appropriate books that teachers may be interested in reading.
This is the purpose of education books: to provide you with age-appropriate content. The school’s purpose to provide you with age-appropriate books is to allow your mind to grow with academic success, form literacy skills, and develop critical thinking. Age-appropriate material helps students navigate emotions, but also to secure validation and empathy. Allowing students to pick books that aren’t provided by the school can lead to many distractions with the outcome of bad situations. Students should be able to read their own book of their choice but in a school setting it should be educationally based. Parents not only would feel misled but, parents entrust librarians to select and ensure that student check-out is being used properly.
