☀️ John W. Rogers Middle School | Rockland, MA☀️ 

Books can be both an escape and an adventure. 

When you are reading, you have the opportunity to think about things in new ways, learn about cultures, events, and people you may have never otherwise heard of, and can adopt methods of thinking that help to reshape or enhance your identity. For example, you might read a mystery novel and learn that you have an interest in solving cases and paying attention to clues.

When you read a lot, you undoubtedly learn a lot. 

The more you read, you can make it to the level of being considered “well-read.” This tends to mean that you know a little (or a lot) about a lot. Having a diverse set of knowledge will make you a more engaging conversationalist and can empower you to speak to more people from different backgrounds and experiences because you can connect based on shared information. (uopeople.edu)