Want Teenage Boys to Read? Give Them Books About Heroes

Let’s be honest: boys dream of slaying the dragon, saving the day, and yes, winning the damsel.

Studies show that teenage boys lag behind teenage girls in reading. Even in adulthood, women are far more enthusiastic readers; two out of three adults who say they never read books are male. Debate rages about whether biology or culture is to blame, but the fact remains that girls simply seem to enjoy reading more. So how do we inspire a greater love o…