Why Do We Read To Kids?

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The following graphic encapsulates the reasons why anyone, not just librarians, shares books with kids.


The older I get, the more I read.  And the more I read, the more I realize that it is vital to read to youngsters - in any language.  This is something I wish I had more of when I was in middle school.  I remember reading voraciously in elementary, and then a big void in my junior high years.  Despite that drought, I can proudly say that being exposed to reading in English and Spanish as a youngster enabled me to enjoy writing, helped me develop my creativity, opened a door to other cultures and lifestyles, and enabled me to truly empathize with others. 

This spirit of lifelong learning is what will cultivate young minds into humans who will connect, learn, and appreciate one another.  As I come across new pieces of literature, these six reasons for sharing come to mind.  Although I am an English teacher who gravitates to writing at heart, I know that reading to build connections, predict, expand, and even judge, creates better learners.  Reading is the basis of all human interaction, education, and advancement. It is the reason why we share books with kids.

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