About The Program

Adopt-An-Author first began when high school English and Language Arts teachers around the country started using Meg; A Novel of Deep Terror (rated #1 book for reluctant readers) to motivate their students to read. When author Steve Alten learned of his novel's success in the classroom, he used his background in education to formalize the non-profit program, pooling together teacher's ideas and curriculum, while creating a means of allowing students to have direct contact with himself and other authors.

Who Benefits From The Program

Secondary School Students

• Reluctant readers become excited about books.

Teachers

• Students become more excited about learning.
• Less disciplinary problems.
• Curriculum, study guides, quizzes, test, and projects already developed.

Parents

• Parents enjoy these novels and can share and discuss them with their teenagers.

Librarians

Adult Literacy Programs

Corrections Based Providers