Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading.
Learning to read in one language helps us read a second language.
Larger school library collections and longer hours increase circulation.
Those who read in a second language write and spell better in that language.
If children read 1 million words in a year, atl least 1,000 words will be added to their vocabulary.
Children who are readers will develop acceptable levels of literacy.