After a period studying at home due to the pandemic, for the first time after returning to face-to-face classes, students are preparing for the July school holidays. In this period it is possible to combine rest, games and reading, and that is where parents can collaborate and help their children to resume or awaken an interest in reading, because according to the writer João. G. Brene, author of the Johnny Bleas trilogy (Pandorga Publishing), this is the right time to dive into the universe of fantasy and magic, such as books in the Harry Potter saga, for example.

“School holidays are one of the times when children can explore reading the most. With a few weeks of rest, children and teenagers can make room in their schedules for a good adventure, and for those who are not yet in the habit of reading books like Johnny Bleas and Harry Potter can be a great choice”, suggests Brene. Also according to him, parents and teachers usually encourage reading during this period, to help often take young people away from the screens. The author also highlights that, scientifically speaking, the benefits of reading are numerous. “In addition to the increase in the ability to concentrate, the neurological aspects can also be highlighted, after all, concentration, focus and imagination are a full plate for the creation of new neural synapses”, emphasizes the author of the trilogy Johnny Bleas.

According to him, parents have a fundamental role in this process. “The best tip is, take your child to a bookstore and let them choose anything. For younger children, when reading together, do voices and try to bring the characters to life. The moment of reading between parents and children is magical, it always needs to be stimulated”, he advises. Books to read during school holidays The writer John. G. Brene suggests some books to read during the holidays such as the Johnny Bleas trilogy, of his own, as well as works such as the classics Harry Potter by JK. Rowling and Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code. “Without a doubt, the young person who is not yet in the habit of reading can start with the first book in the Johnny Bleas trilogy, A New World. In addition to the Asterium trilogy books, modern classics like Harry Potter by JK. Rowling, Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code are also good examples of voracious literature. Not far from this list, the Wingfeather saga, Jules Verne's Travels and The Diary of a Nerd are also great examples of holiday books”, he suggests.

The trilogy written by John. G. Brene brings a fantastic story of fantasy and adventures in the world of Asterium and as presented by the author himself, the work aims to encourage reading for those who still do not have this habit. According to the author, in addition to sparking the imagination, the books in the Asterium trilogy are full of messages about courage, positivity and determination. The first book in the series, “Johnny Bleas – A New World”, was also published in English and Spanish.