READING MATTERS
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Why read?
There are many benefits to reading. Here are just a few reasons why you should read every day.
Better writing skills
Wider vocabulary
Increased knowledge
Increased relaxation
Improved memory
Developed imagination
These all help with school work, which is fantastic, but consider as well, that reading is free entertainment!
“Reading is love in action.”
“A great book can take
you to another dimension.”
“With a book you can go
anywhere and be anything.”
Reading and Empathy
Did you know that reading can help us to understand other people's feelings better and be more empathetic?
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