Award-winning educators offer a refreshing, no-BS road map to outsmarting screen addiction and rebuilding your family’s focus by nurturing a genuine love of reading at every age
The world is on fire, schedules are packed, and books are increasingly traded for screens. Even for the most dedicated parents, the constant pull of digital distraction has hijacked family focus, leaving many feeling powerless to compete with the allure of technology.
In Becoming Bookworms, veteran educators Antonio Sacre and Andrea Permenter offer a refreshing, no-guilt road map to reclaiming your household’s attention: nurturing a genuine love of reading starting from right where you are.
The authors pull back the curtain on their own family’s journey from literacy role models to screen-weary parents, proving that the solution doesn’t require a digital ban—it requires a cultural shift. Through engaging activities and honest “war stories,” this guide helps you to:
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rebuild your own reading habits to inspire your children through the life vest principle
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integrate storytelling and reading into even the most hectic schedules
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pivot your strategy for middle and high schoolers who have already checked out, and
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utilize curated resources, including “Desert Island” book lists and advice for learning differences.
Punchy, authentic, and deeply practical, this is an essential read for any parent or teacher ready to trade endless scrolling for the transformative power of a good story.
Praise
"The storytelling throughout the book keeps the reader engaged while presenting plenty of substantiated facts and homespun wisdom. If you want to learn more, I suggest you keep reading—you’ll be glad you did!"
—Brad Mason, EdD, Author & Educator
"An unexpected gift and a wonderful read. The humor, personality, and personal experiences woven throughout make you feel connected to both the book and its authors. This book will inspire you to read long after you turn the final page!"
—KM, Public Librarian
"Well written, thoughtfully organized, accessible, and clearly comes from a place of wanting to help families raise readers.”
—Freda Hobbs, Certified Life Coach
“An inspiring, hilarious, and thoughtful reminder that reading remains the best way to engage with the chaos around us. Becoming Bookworms has changed the way I approach literacy instruction in my schools as an educator and literacy at home as a parent.”
—Christopher George, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, La Honda Pescadero Unified School District
“Like talking with a friend over coffee. . . . Fast to get through, engaging, and humorous. It’s the perfect book for delivering a tough message: books, not screens.”
—Sonja Nilsen, Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Gifted/Talented Teacher
