I recently participated in an awards committee for a niche category of children's books that is often referred to as Hi-Lo or high interest/low vocabulary. The hi/lo category is exactly what it sounds like- they are books written at a lower reading level than the age it would appeal to. This is a great idea for students who struggle with reading or even reluctant readers. It provides them with age-appropriate material at a level that they can handle without forcing them to read books intended for younger children. The majority of these titles are published as serial fiction. Each title (for the most part) stands alone and features different characters and stories in each book. There's no order, and readers can just pick a title that interests them. Series vary from sports-themed stories to performing arts to the heftier issues found in YA.
The trouble with Hi-Lo
The trouble with Hi-Lo
The trouble with Hi-Lo
I recently participated in an awards committee for a niche category of children's books that is often referred to as Hi-Lo or high interest/low vocabulary. The hi/lo category is exactly what it sounds like- they are books written at a lower reading level than the age it would appeal to. This is a great idea for students who struggle with reading or even reluctant readers. It provides them with age-appropriate material at a level that they can handle without forcing them to read books intended for younger children. The majority of these titles are published as serial fiction. Each title (for the most part) stands alone and features different characters and stories in each book. There's no order, and readers can just pick a title that interests them. Series vary from sports-themed stories to performing arts to the heftier issues found in YA.