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Why Do I Like to Read?

Some of my first memories involve my mom reading books to me in our old living room. That sparked my interest in reading and before I knew it I was getting my first card for the Bookmobile! For those of you that don't know, the Bookmobile brought books to my very small town that didn't have a public library. Once a week, the Bookmobile would bring new books that I was able to check out. I was so excited! I traveled the world through my books, learning about everything from Ancient Egypt to how to golf. Nights in the summertime were my favorite time to read since I didn't have a bedtime. Many times my dad would come into my room and make me put down my book and go to sleep. In my elementary years I read everything I could get my hands on. Of course I didn't just read the hard topics. Some of my favorite books back in the day were the

Trixie Belden series which I believe have influenced the type of TV shows I like today, crime and mystery.

The one thing I love about books is that in a well written book, I can feel the main character's emotions. The very first book I cried over was Where the Red Fern Grows. Since then there have been many wonderful books in which I have felt like I was a part of them and never wanted them to end!

While I definitely love watching TV, there is something more rewarding and satisfying to me about reading a book. Summertime is still my favorite time to stay up late and read. Now I often wake up early to read as well! As a teacher I feel fortunate to be able to share my joy of reading with my students. As I read the same wonderful books over and over, I still get teary eyed at the parts that are sad. I still get chills when there is a suspenseful moment. I still feel like I am a part of the story.

I hope that as students leave my class they realize that reading doesn't have to be a job. It can be an adventure that takes them wherever they want to go.

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”

^{- Dr. Seuss, "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!"}

^{In the picture: Mrs. Tjaden visits the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.}

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