Children's Literacy Practices and Preferences

<p>The <i>Harry Potter</i> book series has proven successful in transforming children's reading and drawing enthusiasm from both boys and girls alike. <i>Children's Literacy Practices and Preferences: Harry Potter and Beyond</i> provides empirical evidence of young people's reported literacy practices and views on reading and how the <i>Harry Potter</i> series has impacted their own academic achievements. It explores and debunks some of the myths surrounding <i>Harry Potter</i> and literacy and contextualizes these in children's wider reading collections.</p>