Lit Up

The New York Times–bestselling author and critic investigates whether teens can be turned on to serious reading and what kinds of teachers can do it.

"Denby makes an impassioned case for the critical importance of books to the lives of young people." —The New York Times Book Review

"[A] masterpiece… . . . Denby is especially astute in describing what it takes to capture teenagers' attention . . . [A] wonderful book." —The Huffington Post

It's no secret that millions of American teenagers, caug...