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

I try to teach my students that books are a mirror, reflecting their own lives, and a window, giving them a peek into someone else's.

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

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.

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