So true!!!!!! When boys are reading so much less than girls, series like Captain Underpants, Wimpy Kid, and My Weird School are the perfect remedy! Even girls who are relectant readers love these series! This article applauds "gross out series" for their ability to promote reading!
Boys trail girls in reading; can fart jokes help? | accessAtlanta
Unfortunately, not everyone agrees that raunchy humor is best for their children. In an article from May's issue of SLJ (I know, I know, I'm behind in my print reading!!!), Dan Gutman defends himself after an angry parent sends him a letter attacking his My Weird School series.
How I Corrupted America's Youth: Getting Angry Letters is No Laughing Matter & the Same Goes For Censorship
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