Discover the Magic of Reading Reading is like opening a treasure chest filled with adventures. Each book is a new world waiting for you to explore. Whether you’re diving into a fairy tale or a thrilling mystery, there’s something special about getting lost in a story. Why Reading Matters Books are more than just words on a page. They spark imagination and creativity. When you read, you can travel to far-off lands, meet fascinating characters, and experience emotions that make

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I used to be a librarian for kindergarteners through 8th graders. I watched kids hunting for just the right book each week. I noticed little ones looking for books with funny elephants or cute dogs on the covers. Middle grade students usually wanted another book just like the last one they read or a book based on their favorite movie (not realizing that, (at that time), the book usually came before the movie). But the biggest kids often searched for something dramatically bl

Wednesday, February 7, was World Read Aloud Day and I took advantage of the day. Here it is Friday and I'm just recuperating from a busy reading week. I guess you could say I celebrated World Read Aloud WEEK! I read to one class of 3rd graders on Tuesday, two classes of 2nd graders and two classes of 3rd graders AND 23 college students on Wednesday, as well as another class of 3rd graders yesterday! My presentation was as much a discussion of the writing process as it is a re