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

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

Failure is not an option, so why talk about it?

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

When we meet and I discover that we have read and loved the same books, we are instant friends.

Books are love letters (or apologies) passed between us, adding a layer of conversation beyond our spoken words.

Readers enjoy talking about books almost as much as they like reading.