Many adults feel that every children’s book has to teach them something. My theory is a children’s book can be just for fun.
Sometimes to helps to scold yourself, to yourself advice.
R. L. (Robert Lawrence) Stine (born 1943) is an American author who hails from Columbus, Ohio. His specialty is fiction for children and young adults.
The glory of creation is in its infinite diversity.
I consider reading the greatest bargain in the world.
Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991) was an American television screenwriter and producer. He was the creative force behind the “Star Trek” series.
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
A man only learns by two things; one is reading and the other is association with smarter people.
Will Rogers (1879-1935) was an American vaudeville performer, actor, and social commentator. His humorous commentary added his own personal touch as he shared some of his life’s reflections. Born in Oklahoma, he was often referred to as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son.”
We shouldn’t teach great books; we should teach a love of reading. Knowing the contents of a few works of literature is a trivial achievement. Being inclined to go on reading is a great achievement.
Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.
B. F. (Burrhus Frederic) Skinner (1904-1990) was an American psychologist, behaviorist, and social philosopher. He served as a professor at Harvard University from 1958-1974, and was a well-received writer.
People who read are a lot more tolerant than people who don’t.
Passion is a rare commodity. When you find it, treasure it and never give it up.
David Baldacci (born 1960) is an American novelist.
Make a new friend by picking up a book and getting to know it.
Books are just old friends waiting to be discovered.
Carmela Dutra is an American author. She excels as both a writer and illustrator.
Immersed in reading
Daily trips to quiet spot—
Catalyst for dreams
Lifetime of learning
Reaching for another sip—
Fountain filled with dreams
Climbing one more tree
No mountain ever too high—
Hope sown in each dream
My books are friends, that never fail me.
A good book is the purest essence of a human soul.
Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was a Scottish-born essayist, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading writer of the Victorian era.
Tranquility’s breath
Morning’s comforting stillness—
Novel’s deep reading
Volunteer’s spirit
Stepping up, giving of self—
Serving slice of grace
Rendezvous with friends
Conversation with good food—
Forks up and phones down
I think reading is part of the birthright of the human being.
For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and society.
LeVar Burton (born 1957) is an American actor, director, and television host. He is well-recognized for his contributions to literacy because of his 23 years of hosting “Reading Rainbow” on American public television. His acting credits include the television miniseries “Roots” and television series “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
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