What is your earliest memory of reading?
Reading street signs on car trips. Later my mom, my brother and I would walk to the local library. I loved to get craft books and how-to books. My mother was an avid reader and my dad liked to read as well.
Who read to you?
Kindergarten and grade school teachers.
Did they read to you often?
I really enjoyed being read to by teachers. I could really disappear into a story and see it clearly. In school teachers would read a bit of a book everyday and it was like going to visit a friend.
What was your favorite book as a child?
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Did you ever discover, love, and devour an entire series of books?
My daughter and I discovered the Harry Potter series, loved it and devoured it together. She went on to Lemony Snicket, Chronicles of Narnia, Twilight, Mediator, Red Wall, Maximum Ride and on and on and on.
Did you like to read as a child?
Loved it.
Was reading a joy or a struggle?
Pure joy.
Did your teachers read aloud regularly?
Oh yes.
What books did they read?
Mostly chapter books, one chapter a day. I particularly remember a biography of comedian Dick Gregory.
Did a book ever make a difference in your life?
Secret Life of Bees, Women Who Run with the Wolves, The Bible – not necessarily in that order….
Do you choose to read for pleasure now?
I am not able to read much for pleasure during school semesters but during the summer I read as much as I can, sometimes a book every day or two if I’m really hooked.
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Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten about the street sign game. It was so fun seeing the similarities of street names in different towns.
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI have never done the street sign game but know that you mentioned it, it makes me want to try it. So the next time I go on a trip I'm going to try it.
I wish I could say that I was as happy and interested in reading as you are, Sharon. I really hope that I can make it through this class. When you said that reading was a PURE JOY for you, my guts started bubbling with envy! (HAHA) I can't stand it-- and I'm sure you know. I loved being read to as a child though! Thanks for reading to me the other day in Health class. It was fun. (HAHA)
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