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What is The Rapid Reader?

Hello fellow parents and friends! My name is Danielle. I had the idea for this blog a couple of years ago when I was working in my son's school library. It was a known fact that I was an avid reader of middle school and young adult literature and several parents would ask me about books before checking them out for their kids. (Or buying them at the book fair!) Because I read so much, I've never worried too much about what my kids might be reading. My oldest is only eight years old and anything he's read, I've read already!

But what about parents who don't necessarily enjoy reading or have the time? I wanted to offer a resource that gave these parents the chance to make educated decisions about books their kids are reading.

That's how this blog was born!

Before we go any further, I want to point out that I am strongly opposed to book banning. I believe in freedom of speech and expression of art through literature. But I also feel strongly that kids should read content appropriate for them personally. This is not necessarily based on age. Parents know their own children and should have the chance to be involved in these decisions.

Reading is wonderful and teaches our children so much! I want this blog to help parents encourage their kids to read books that are interesting and appropriate for them. I'm just here to share what I know, not to tell parents what their kids should read.

I will try to cover anything and everything I think parents may want to know about a book. Sex, language, death, war, drug abuse, and anything else that comes up.

I will also take parent requests! Want to know about a book I haven't posted about? Just let me know! I'll try to have it read and have a review for you as soon as I can!

As a parent who loves to read and wants to share this passion with my own children, I sincerely hope this page can be a help to other parents!

Let's start reading!

-Danielle

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  1. Hi Danielle,

    I hope you’re doing well! I’m a publicist for Aurora Publicity, and represent Minnesota author Jenna Zark, of historical middle grade novel – The Beat on Ruby’s Street. I came across The Rapid Reader, and I would love to offer you an ecopy for review. If interested, you can reach me at Pam.Labbe@aurorapublicity.com :) Have a great weekend!

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