The William Shatner Comic Con reading of classic kids’ book ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ is a sarcastically climatic dramatic performance to get kids excited about reading.
William Shatner is known for his many charities and social work to get kids more actively involved in reading. His appearance at the Denver Comic Con allowed him to send kids a very important message: it takes an active imagination to bring to life the words on the page. Shatner uses his booming voice to interact and focus the children’s attention on the written words of the story and encourages the children to imagine for themselves what the images would look like.
Shatner’s amazingly bold storybook narrator voice, sarcastic tone and hyperbolic reading style lends itself well to the adventurous tale of Max and the Wild Things.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sarcastic Storytelling
- The trend of sarcastic storytelling can be applied to engage kids in reading and create a fun atmosphere.
- Interactive Reading
- The trend of interactive reading can help to focus children's attention on written words and encourage them to use their imagination.
- Celebrity-led Reading Programs
- Celebrity-led reading programs can help inspire children to read, and can feature entertaining performances like William Shatner's Comic Con book reading.
Who This Affects Most
- Education
- In the education industry, there are opportunities to integrate the trend of interactive reading into curriculums and encourage students to read using creative methods.
- Entertainment
- Celebrities can partner with the entertainment industry to engage kids in reading and promote literacy through engaging, theatrical book readings and other creative initiatives.
- Technology
- There is potential for the technology industry to further develop educational reading apps and games that promote interactive reading and integrate storytelling in creative ways.
