Hi, I’m Jon Sherman.
I created Decision-Based Reading after years in the classroom watching students disengage from passive reading assignments. I wanted stories that made kids stop and think - where every choice they made shaped what happened next.
My Approach
Each story is built around real decision points, not just plot twists. Students read, choose, and see the consequences of their thinking playing out - building comprehension and critical thinking at the same time.
Simple ideas
Every story starts with a real choice - no gimmicks, no filler. Just clear decision points that get kids thinking about what happens next and why.
Lasting impact
Kids who practice thinking through choices while reading carry that skill into everything else - better comprehension, better decisions, on and off the page.