Hearing stories has a direct impact on literacy development.

Children read more when they see other people reading.

Teaching vocabulary lists is inefficient - the time is better spent reading alone.

Larger school library collections and longer hours increase circulation.

People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading.

Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development

Without a reading habit, children simply do not have a chance.