Read!
It’s time for a good book…because when you read, you…
- inspire your imagination and creativity
- expand your interests in special subjects
- learn positive behavior and attitudes
- boost your intelligence
- feel more confident in school
Research on Reading
Anyone who is a reader knows the joy of reading, but did you know there is actual research to show the benefits that avid readers have over others? Avid readers:
- read better, write better, and concentrate better
- have an easier time processing new information
- have a better chance for a successful, fulfilling adult life
- have many interests and do well in a wide variety of subjects
- develop an ability to understand how other people think and feel
- acquire the ability to sift information
- acquire an understanding of how unrelated facts can fit into a whole
- tend to be more flexible in their thinking and more open to new ideas
- weather personal problems better without their schoolwork being affected
“Can you suggest a good book?”
If you’re wondering just what to read, we’ve got some great ideas here. Look at the titles on any of our reading lists, or stop in any of our well-stocked school libraries and ask one of our knowledgeable librarians for a suggestion. So for the joy of it, pick up a book and start reading!
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