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King James's School is a Reading School

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

At King James’s we promote reading, and in particular reading for pleasure, is one of the most important factors in allowing children to reach their full potential. A love of literature and a genuine desire to read opens doors to students that remain closed for reluctant readers, no matter how strong their ability. In order to support the drive to engage students with reading for enjoyment, we strive to offer a range of activities and experiences linked to reading for pleasure.

“Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry.”

Cassandra Clare

“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”

F. Scott Fitzgerald

“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young.”

Maya Angelou