Why Read?
Independent reading is not reading books set by the teacher in English.
Independent reading is not reading books set by the teacher in English.
Independent reading is reading a book of your choice for your own pleasure, without any pressure.
Independent reading is reading a book of your choice for your own pleasure, without any pressure.
Children who love reading and see themselves as readers are the most successful in school and have the greatest opportunities in life.
Children who love reading and see themselves as readers are the most successful in school and have the greatest opportunities in life.
Miller, Donalyn, and Susan Kelley. Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013.
Miller, Donalyn, and Susan Kelley. Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2013.
People who read for just 30 minutes per week are more likely to be satisfied with their lives.
People who read for just 30 minutes per week are more likely to be satisfied with their lives.
Prof Josie Billington. The Untold Power of the Book, University of Liverpool, Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society, 2015.
Prof Josie Billington. The Untold Power of the Book, University of Liverpool, Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society, 2015.
For students, the number one predictor of far horizon success is having an independent reading practice, that is reading a book of the students’ choice for 15-20 minutes per day.
For students, the number one predictor of far horizon success is having an independent reading practice, that is reading a book of the students’ choice for 15-20 minutes per day.
Near horizon success is short term; for example, end of school exams. Far horizon success is in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond. Having an independent reading practice in your youth will increase success in your career, relationships and wellbeing throughout your life.
Near horizon success is short term; for example, end of school exams. Far horizon success is in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond. Having an independent reading practice in your youth will increase success in your career, relationships and wellbeing throughout your life.
Reading fosters your empathy for others, reading improves your ability to learn, and it grows your sense of wonder for the world around you.
Reading fosters your empathy for others, reading improves your ability to learn, and it grows your sense of wonder for the world around you.
Guy Claxton. Emeritus Professor of the Learning Sciences at the University of Bristol Graduate School of Education. Presentation in Nowra, 2019.
Guy Claxton. Emeritus Professor of the Learning Sciences at the University of Bristol Graduate School of Education. Presentation in Nowra, 2019.
"High-level business leaders have long touted the virtues of reading.
"High-level business leaders have long touted the virtues of reading.
Warren Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, spends most of his day reading and recommends reading 500 pages a day.
Warren Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, spends most of his day reading and recommends reading 500 pages a day.
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban says he reads more than three hours a day.
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban says he reads more than three hours a day.
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, says he learned to build rockets by reading books...
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, says he learned to build rockets by reading books...
If we want better thinkers in the business world, we have to build better readers."
If we want better thinkers in the business world, we have to build better readers."
Christine Seifert (professor of communication at Westminster College, Utah). The Case for Reading Fiction, Harvard Business Review, 2020.
Christine Seifert (professor of communication at Westminster College, Utah). The Case for Reading Fiction, Harvard Business Review, 2020.
Reading books is the only out-of-school activity for 16-year-olds that is linked to getting a managerial or professional job in later life.
Reading books is the only out-of-school activity for 16-year-olds that is linked to getting a managerial or professional job in later life.
Mark Taylor, University of Oxford. (2011, May 9). Reading at 16 linked to better job prospects. ScienceDaily.
People who read are 21% less likely to report feelings of depression and 10% more likely to report good self-esteem versus non-readers, equipping them with a greater ability to cope with everyday life.
People who read are 21% less likely to report feelings of depression and 10% more likely to report good self-esteem versus non-readers, equipping them with a greater ability to cope with everyday life.
Prof Josie Billington. The Untold Power of the Book, University of Liverpool, Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society, 2015.
Prof Josie Billington. The Untold Power of the Book, University of Liverpool, Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society, 2015.
Regular readers for pleasure reported fewer feelings of stress than non-readers, and stronger feelings of relaxation from reading than watching television, engaging with social media or reading other leisure material.
Regular readers for pleasure reported fewer feelings of stress than non-readers, and stronger feelings of relaxation from reading than watching television, engaging with social media or reading other leisure material.
Prof Josie Billington. The Untold Power of the Book, University of Liverpool, Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society, 2015.
Prof Josie Billington. The Untold Power of the Book, University of Liverpool, Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society, 2015.
One of the greatest benefits of being a reader was a better understanding of other people’s feelings compared to non-readers
One of the greatest benefits of being a reader was a better understanding of other people’s feelings compared to non-readers
Prof Josie Billington. The Untold Power of the Book, University of Liverpool, Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society, 2015
Prof Josie Billington. The Untold Power of the Book, University of Liverpool, Centre for Research into Reading, Literature and Society, 2015
Is 15-20 minutes a day a worthwhile investment to increase your likelihood of success in your studies, career, relationships and wellbeing throughout your life?
Is 15-20 minutes a day a worthwhile investment to increase your likelihood of success in your studies, career, relationships and wellbeing throughout your life?
Is 15-20 minutes a week of reading a worthwhile investment to increase your satisfaction in life, cope better, relax more and connect with people more?
Is 15-20 minutes a week of reading a worthwhile investment to increase your satisfaction in life, cope better, relax more and connect with people more?