If children read 1 million words in a year, atl least 1,000 words will be added to their vocabulary.
However, a rich print environment helps only when more reading is done.
Access to public libraries also affects how much children read.
Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development
Young people's reading choices are influenced by their peers.
People who say they read more write better.