What is your earliest memory of reading?
My earliest memory of reading is when I learned that my mother could not read all that well. I remember going into my room and digging in my backpack for my reading books, I was going to teach her. I did not understand why she could not “read” when she read me stories each night before bed. I later learned that she just could not read higher level books that my sister had asked for help in. I recall thinking who is this Homer guy and why has he made my mommy cry. I think I was about 8 or so then.
Who read to you? Did they read to you often? My mom, dad and older sister always read to me. Every night before bed, Larrisa would read to me on long road trips to keep me quiet.
What was your favorite book as a child?
As a very small child it was I Love you this much and Mrs. Nelson is missing. Then I moved on to The Hardy Boys.
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
The Hardy Boys I have every single one as a child still do in fact.
Did you like to read as a child? Was reading a joy or a struggle? I hated to read as a child. Then as I got older I read to myself. I was in a reading class labeled LD reading for one year. Because up till 4th grade all books were good for in my view was to throw at evil teachers in 2nd grade. I hit her too more times than not.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly? What books did they read?
I do not recall a teacher ever reading out loud to us. I know on Media day we all sat in this little pit thing and the guest would read to us sometimes.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
Yes a very powerful book called A Child called it moved me to help with an abuse hotline after I had read it. I was in college when I read it.
Do you choose to read for pleasure now? Yes all the time now. I always have at least one book going at any given time.
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Books to throw at teachers? Man you did have some bad ones....I think that was sweet about wondering who Homer was and why he made your mom cry--and then trying to teach her to read?? How sweet. It's amazing what you can remember when you are a child.
ReplyDeleteA Child Called It is such a great book. Heartbreaking and sad, but very inspiring. It really made me appreciate the kind of life I live.
ReplyDeleteI tried to teach my father how to read too when I was little. I think he has a reading disability. Reading disabilities was not identify during his education years. He found ways to cope with his reading trouble by relying on other people. As I got older, I read instructions to him as he would assembly the parts on an item. I could relate to your story. I wanted to help my father read. Also, I wanted bring to the joy of reading to him.
ReplyDeleteOh, another female soul who liked the Hardy Boys. I remember the librarian trying to steer me toward Nancy Drew because they were for girls...of course I would have none of that!
ReplyDeleteI know a child that is close to my family whos dad never graduated high school. When he comes home from shcool to read and do his homework his dad can't help him and it's sad.
ReplyDeleteI remember reading that Mrs. Nelson book. I can even remember the exact teacher and classroom I was in. I cringe at the thought of that black chalkboard on the cover of the book. I never read the Hardy Boys. I loved Nancy Drew though. I have always loved mystery stories. I took after my mom on that one!
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