Interest Survey

• A reading interest survey sparks discussion about what really excites a kid and offers insight into what makes him tick. Armed with this information, the task of choosing enjoyable books for her takes on manageable dimensions. The American Library Association's interest survey is a useful tool.
  
  

Reading Lists

• Your public library or online reading sites offer helpful reading lists for kids. Children's librarians can provide suggestions too. Match the child's likes and dislikes with titles. Quality books synced with the child's own preferences make it more likely that he will finish the book and ask for more.
  
  

Read Together

• Kids can be reluctant to try new books, but become interested when you read the book aloud, even re-reading it on their own or seeking out more books in a series. Check out a book at the library and decide if it is worth buying after reading it together.
  
  

Experience the Story

• Books on CD, or movie versions of popular titles, can launch kids into reading the print version. Buy the book and give it to her while she is still enthusiastic about the movie or audio version.
  
  

Personal Choice

• Visit local bookstores with your kids. Let them browse the children's shelves on their own and choose books that appeal to them. Stay nearby, watch and listen for the titles, authors and genres that draw their attention. Take notes for future reading gifts.