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The underground reader

Miller explains the disconnect some students have between their reading life at school and their reading life at home.

Reading at the Yang house

Gene Luen Yang discusses how he encourages his children to read outside of their comfort zones.

Award-winning author Matt de la Peña's advice to readers: "Follow your curiosity"

Award-winning author Matt de la Peña talks about the importance of students following their curiosity, especially if they haven’t found books that hold their interest yet.

Shared stories

Juster remembers the Oz books, folk and fairy tales, the Sunday newspaper, and the big Yiddish and Russian novels his parents had at home.

Thank you Miss Potter

Miller recounts how her elementary school librarian, Miss Potter, encouraged her love of reading and books.

The magic of the printed book

Gene Luen Yang describes the magic of the printed book while acknowledging the validity of audiobooks.

Hopes and dreams

Marcus believes that every generation makes books that contain the hopes and dreams it wants to pass onto the next generation.

A blessed childhood

The habits of lifelong readers

Access to books at home, setting aside reading time, being a reading role model for children, and book choice are proven ways to encourage lifelong reading.