Reading and writing can bring an incredible amount of joy into a person's life. Books transport us into other worlds or give us information about things we want to know. Being able to read well helps with all other learning. Reading and discussing interesting books, playing word games, and practicing writing all help to develop these important skills. Writing allows us to express ourselves in new ways and communicate with other people. Creative writing is a hobby of mine and I enjoy helping students to discover how much fun reading and writing can be.