The purpose of schools should not be to prepare students for more school. We should be seeking to have fully engaged students now
Donalyn MillerOur children shouldn't have to wait for adulthood to become wild readers. For many, it will be too late.
Donalyn MillerBooks are love letters (or apologies) passed between us, adding a layer of conversation beyond our spoken words.
Donalyn MillerFailing to graduate a populace that values reading has long-term consequences for everyone.
Donalyn MillerBy believing that only some of our students will ever develop a love of books and reading, we ignore those who do not fall into books and reading on their own. We renege on our responsibility to teach students how to become self-actualized readers. We are selling our students short by believing that reading is a talent and that lifelong reading behaviors cannot be taught.
Donalyn Miller