The less literate are the first to fail and drop out of school.
If children read 1 million words in a year, atl least 1,000 words will be added to their vocabulary.
Those who read in a second language write and spell better in that language.
Extrinsic reading rewards may not be necessary and may backfire.
Children who are readers will develop acceptable levels of literacy.
Young people's reading choices are influenced by their peers.