Books Quote by Stephen D. Krashen

Research shows us that children who are read to from a very early age are more likely to begin reading themselves at an early…

— Laura Bush

In many ways, the ability to read is the great divide that separates the very young from everyone else. Once we've joined the conspiracy…

— Patricia T. O'Conner

Any child who reads widely, often and for pleasure will inevitably make comparisons between what they're reading, why they're reading and how they're reading.

— Michael Rosen

The plea for the predominance of learning to read in early school life because of the great importance attaching to literature seems to be…

— John Dewey

“Teenagers read millions of books every year. They read for entertainment and for education. They read because of school assignments and pop culture fads.

— Sherman Alexie

Reading well makes children more interesting both to themselves and others, a process in which they will develop a sense of being separate and…

— Harold Bloom

Young readers have to be entertained. No child reads fiction because they think it's going to make them a better person.

— Anonymous

Reading is the scourge of childhood because, in a sense, it creates adulthood.

— Neil Postman

In addition to exploring imaginative worlds, I believe that young people should have access to reading material that validates their life, that gives them…

— Theresa Breslin

“I think the need for reading boils down to one simple issue: children are selfish. Reading about other people creates a sense of balance…

— Alan Bennett

Children read more when they see other people reading.

— Stephen D. Krashen

I think every parent knows that, like, boys and girls are different. And we just dont take that into account in schools on those…

— Jon Scieszka