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Born
My mom would play music (lullabies) when she put me to sleep. Picture from: http://www.fye.com/Nightsongs-and-Lullabies-Nuage_stcVVproductId375767VVcatId477422VVviewprod.htm -
The Very Hungry Catepillar
My mom said she would always read me the Very Hungry Catepillar. I still enjoy reading this book to young children. Picture from: http://www.diet-blog.com/11/what_we_can_learn_from_the_very_hungry_caterpillar.php -
Dr. Seuss
My mom would sit down and read Dr. Seuss books with me. Picture from: http://www.cracked.com/funny-4835-dr.-seuss/ -
The Bernstein Bears
I absolutely loved The Bernstein Bears. Myolder sister and I would always read them together and take them with us anywhere we went. Picture from: http://childrensbooksguide.com/general/the-berenstain-bears-sick-days -
Blue's Clues
I loved coming home after school every day and watching Blue's Clues. Picture from:http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/blues-clues/photo-gallery-detail/EP00189504/295951 -
The Letter "R"
I had trouble pronouncing the letter "R." My parents set me up with a speech teacher and I was eventually able to overcome this obstacle, Picture from: http://www.supercoloring.com/pages/r/ -
Amelia Bedelia
I collected Amelia Bedelia books. I was given a set of her books for my birthday. I would re-read the Amelia Bedila series over and over again. My favorite book of the series was Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower.
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American Girl
I collected American Girl Dolls. My aunt continued to send me many of the American Girl books. I loved reading these books and figuring out all about the doll that I had. My very first doll was named Felicity. -
Writing over Reading
I started to begin to love to write more than I liked to read. I would write in a diary/journals as well as write my own poems. I also loved to use my imagination and write mini stories. -
Softball
I began to lose an interest for reading and for books and became more interested with playing sports. Picture from: http://www.townofwarner.com/oldschoolpe/post.cfm/last-chance-to-join-our-coed-softball-league -
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
I had to read the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe for an english class. Although many people really enjoyed this book, I did not like it for some reason. I hated that I was being forced to read something I did not like. -
Academy of Media Arts and Technology
When I entered into high school I was accepted into the Media Arts and Technology Academy. I was interested in working with computers and filming videos. I learned a lot about Apple computers. Picture from: http://www.highdisplay.com/apple-computer-monitors/ -
Edgar Allan Poe
My English teacher was an Edgar Allen Poe fanatic. She made reading his work a lot of fun. She had a tattoo on her arm that said "Nevermore." She got me really interested in his work. Picture from: http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/130 -
Twilight
I began reading the Twilight Saga and finally enjoyed reading on my own personal time. I was excited to read and could not put the book down. Picture from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_(novel) -
Hunger Games
I am currently reading the Hunger Games. I love this book so far and recommed everyone to read it. I get upset when I have to force myself to do homework or go to work instead of reading. Picture from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games
