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“It’s not just publishing books for boys, it’s promoting books for teen boys and also having male authors out there in schools, talking to boys and showing them that reading can be fun and cool”

Author InterviewsMay 8, 2026by Fiona Noble

JJ Arcanjo

The children’s writer talks about why a strong campaign is just as important as a great story when it comes to encouraging teenage boys to read.

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