Say whatttttttttttttttttt....You don't like to read?????

Today I was working with a teacher and overheard a student say "They didn't like to read."  The teacher said you have not found the right story.  We looked at each other and commented how we loved toread.  I read all the time.  I have always enjoyed reading and am thrilled Diva is picking up the habit.  She is a Magic Tree House fool.  I remember going to the library as a child and getting as many books as could be checked out.  My parents read, as do my siblings.  Reading is my major source of relaxation and I look forward to my monthly book club meeting.

It saddens me when kids say they don't like to read or worse....I will just watch the movie.  Yeah, that is totally the same!!!  The info graphic linked below shows some real life impacts of literacy.   In today's world, literacy is like the key to the kingdom.  Your options are so limited if you are unable to read and comprehend the written word.  This graphic shows ways to motivate hesitate readers and even recommends apps that can help.

If you know someone, especially a child, who does not enjoy reading PLEASE encourage them to seek out their interest in books or read to them your favorite book to foster that love.  And it occurred to me as I was writing this I was hearing the theme song to PBS's Reading Rainbow in my head.

Reading Matters Infographic