This document discusses strategies for engaging boys in reading. It notes that boys on average score lower than girls in reading assessments and are more likely to be retained or placed in special education. The document suggests that boys are less likely to view reading as an activity for them and prefer more active styles of learning. It recommends providing boys with self-selected reading time, books with positive male characters, and a variety of reading materials. Teachers should recruit male role models to help motivate boys to read.