Exposing students to lots of books and positive reading experiences while building a network of other readers who support each other provides students with tools that last beyond the classroom setting.

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.

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

Exposing students to lots of books and positive reading experiences while building a network of other readers who support each other provides students with tools that last beyond the classroom setting.

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

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