Access Quote by Richard Allington
“Kids not only need to read a lot but they need lots of books they can read right at their fingertips.They also need access to books that entice them, attract them to reading. Schools...can make it easy and unrisky for children to take books home for the evening or weekend by worrying less about losing books to children and more about losing children to illiteracy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Education Conference, 2010
Children need abundant, engaging books and easy access to foster reading habits and prevent illiteracy.
In simple terms: Kids need many appealing books and simple ways to borrow them.
Key Takeaway
Provide plentiful, attractive books and hassle‑free borrowing.
Themes
literacy
access
engagement
education
equity
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
advocacy
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- school libraries
- home reading programs
- book gifting
- digital lending
Key Concepts
reading motivation
library services
early childhood development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools secure more varied books?
- What barriers stop families from borrowing?
A Different Perspective
Limited resources may hinder schools from supplying diverse titles.
