In today's whiz-bang technology based living, it is harder than ever to find the American author who captures and keeps the interest of the next generation. The industry has made a valiant attempt to tie technology and reading together with hand held electronic readers. However, the sad fact is that they are in competition with realistic video games.
Technology has made an attempt to intrigue new readers with electronic readers. While this is a good idea, these readers do not rival a video game. It is up to the writer to capture and keep a new reader's attention.
About every 2 seconds, it seems that James Patterson is coming out with a new book. There is a reason for this, and that is that Patterson has adapted his writing style to be successful with today's young readers. He cleverly writes about exciting characters, and he does this by writing one or two page chapters, which meets the needs of the instant gratification youth.
Lemony Snicket reaches kids in a different albeit effective way. The tales woven are tales of the doomed Baudelaire kids, and up front Snicket lets kids know that if they are seeking a happy ending, they won't find it here. Then he spins an engrossing tale, dappled with word definitions, raising vocabulary to new levels. Between his devilment and words, he has won over the video game generation.
Stephanie Meyers world is forbidden too. It is a modern day Romeo and Juliet that captivates our youth. Her books are not short, nor are they particularly easy to read. However, her books are so engrossing that kids are almost immediately under their spell and before they know it, they have read a 400 page book and are asking for more.
Today's kids are of a completely different mindset. To keep interest rolling, and get the kids reading, writers need to understand this concept of instant gratification fully. James Patterson, Lemony Snicket and Stephanie Meyers are wonderful examples for every American author to follow, who have adapted and are giving the gift of reading to the next generation.
Technology has made an attempt to intrigue new readers with electronic readers. While this is a good idea, these readers do not rival a video game. It is up to the writer to capture and keep a new reader's attention.
About every 2 seconds, it seems that James Patterson is coming out with a new book. There is a reason for this, and that is that Patterson has adapted his writing style to be successful with today's young readers. He cleverly writes about exciting characters, and he does this by writing one or two page chapters, which meets the needs of the instant gratification youth.
Lemony Snicket reaches kids in a different albeit effective way. The tales woven are tales of the doomed Baudelaire kids, and up front Snicket lets kids know that if they are seeking a happy ending, they won't find it here. Then he spins an engrossing tale, dappled with word definitions, raising vocabulary to new levels. Between his devilment and words, he has won over the video game generation.
Stephanie Meyers world is forbidden too. It is a modern day Romeo and Juliet that captivates our youth. Her books are not short, nor are they particularly easy to read. However, her books are so engrossing that kids are almost immediately under their spell and before they know it, they have read a 400 page book and are asking for more.
Today's kids are of a completely different mindset. To keep interest rolling, and get the kids reading, writers need to understand this concept of instant gratification fully. James Patterson, Lemony Snicket and Stephanie Meyers are wonderful examples for every American author to follow, who have adapted and are giving the gift of reading to the next generation.
About the Author:
In recent years the popularity of books geared to younger readers has increased, fantasy and sci-fi in particular. Nowadays you can find a plethora of excellent works of juvenile fiction by many authors from around the world. If you're looking for a fresh voiced American author of adventure books, then try out "Revealing Eden", the forthcoming book from Victoria Foyt and the initial book in her "Save the Pearls" series.
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