Reading is important because it develops student’s mind. It is how students discover new things. Reading develops their imagination and critical thinking which are the most important generic skills students should have. With reading, they can go anywhere in the world...or even out of it! They can be a king, or a historical character, or a princess. The possibilities are endless. Non-readers never experience these joys to the same extent.
Bill Gates is the richest man on earth not because of the money he earns, but because of the books he has read. Widely known as an avid reader, Bill Gates shares his reading experience in this interview: