Becoming Bookworms (How to Raise Kids Who WANT to Read)

Award-winning educators offer a refreshing, no-BS road map to outsmarting screen addiction and rebuilding your family’s focus by nurturing a genuine love of reading at every age

The world is on fire, schedules are packed, and books are increasingly traded for screens. Even for the most dedicated parents, the constant pull of digital distraction has hijacked family focus, leaving many feeling powerless to compete with the allure of technology.

In Becoming Bookworms, veteran educators Antonio Sacre and Andrea Permenter offer a refreshing, no-guilt road map to reclaiming your household’s attention: nurturing a genuine love of reading starting from right where you are.

The authors pull back the curtain on their own family’s journey from literacy role models to screen-weary parents, proving that the solution doesn’t require a digital ban—it requires a cultural shift. Through engaging activities and honest “war stories,” this guide helps you to:

• rebuild your own reading habits to inspire your children through the life vest principle

• integrate storytelling and reading into even the most hectic schedules

• pivot your strategy for middle and high schoolers who have already checked out, and

• utilize curated resources, including “Desert Island” book lists and advice for learning differences.

Punchy, authentic, and deeply practical, this is an essential read for any parent or teacher ready to trade endless scrolling for the transformative power of a good story.