Theme : You Are A Reader
This year's theme is You Are A Reader. It encourages everybody, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to start the habit of reading by choosing at least one book to read because they are readers too. Reading is not exclusive to a few. It should be available to us all. Start from the basics, identify your reading level and grow from there. Nobody needs this adventure the way that YOU need it - be patient with yourself as your confidence grows. Explore! Don't hold back, don't limit yourself.
Reading gives us access by unlocking the doors through which we are understood and gain understanding - whether we need solutions, guidance, inspiration, representation, or encouragement. Books serve each of these needs and more.
As you move through this year and recognize that "You Are A Reader" too, I have a little reading challenge for you. Try choosing at least one book from each genre that catches your interest. Feel free to ask a librarian for some guidance if you are unsure where to start, or you can ask the assistants at your local bookstore. Take these books, immerse yourself in them, travel through the pages at your speed and make notes if necessary.
Below you can find a question toolkit for my new bookworms out there. You can use these questions to reflect on each book you read, but they can also help you identify which genres you like the most.
What did you like about the book?
What didn't you like about the book?
Was that genre better than you expected? Would you read from that genre again?
Who were your favorite characters?
What were your favorite lines or pages?
Were you happy with the ending? Do you wish it was different?
Did you surprise yourself by finishing the book?
Did you find out how beautiful reading is? [After the challenge is complete]
Remember that there are various formats for reading. Paperback, Hardback, eBooks, Audiobooks, Read-aloud videos with books narrated to you. You may prefer some genres to be read to you, while you prefer to read other genres yourself in Paperback and eBook formats.
For my current bookworms, I have a little task for you made up of 3 questions - let's spread that reading confidence around the globe.
You can answer them by sharing your comments below OR putting your advice to work by encouraging others.
1. What would you say to encourage a preschooler to read? [kids up to the age of 7]
2. What would you say to encourage young adults to read? [12-17 years olds]
3. What would you say to encourage adults to read? [25 and older]
Below you can find links to my World Book Day 2022 videos.
A Bad Case Of Stripes by David Shannon
If Ever We Were... by Hattress Barbour III
White Socks Only by Evelyn Coleman
Encouragement For New Bookworms w. Pebble$
