Students need to make their own choices about reading material and writing topics.

I realized that every lesson, conference, response, and assignment I taught must lead students away from me and toward their autonomy as literate people.

Our children shouldn't have to wait for adulthood to become wild readers. For many, it will be too late.

If we value all readers, we must value all reading.

Failing to graduate a populace that values reading has long-term consequences for everyone.

The purpose of schools should not be to prepare students for more school. We should be seeking to have fully engaged students now

If you don't read, I don't know how to communicate with you...I can never express who I am in my own words as powerfully as my books can.