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Sam Books
My introduction to reading was through Sam Books. I remember completing all of them by the time kindergarten had finished. -
First real connection with a book
This was the first book I felt an emotional connection to. I still remember the sadness I felt when I read it. -
Mrs. Onstead
Mrs. Onstead was my 3rd grade teacher. She was the first teacher I had that made reading fun. We had a designated reading time which she encouraged us to bring a pillow or blanket so we can get cozy and comfortable with our books. She made reading a relaxing experience for me. -
Book Fair
The book fairs in school were always so much fun. I loved filling out my paper and anticipating getting my order of books. -
First Library Card
My Grandma and Grandpa took me to get my first library card when I was 10. I remember the first book that I had ever checked out was a language book called, "French for Cats". I remember feeling very independent with my library card. -
Diary of Anne Frank
This was the first memoir that I ever read. I remember feeling a closeness to Anne Frank because she was close to my age at the time I read her book. -
First young adult book
I was 14 when I read, "The Virgin Suicides" by Jeffrey Eugenides. It is still one of my favorites. It was one of the first books I remember reading that I just couldn't put down. I think this is where my love for books began. -
My Uncle the author
My Uncle Jimmy wrote 2 books about his life as a doctor and the 2 years he lived in Kenya. I always thought I knew my Uncle very well, until I read his books. I looked at him like he was a superhero afterwards. I realized then that people can sometimes express themselves better through written words and how meaningful those words can be. -
College
My first year of college was when I noticed my personal reading activity becoming more scarce. I only had time to read what was assigned in my classes. -
My Nephew Asher
My nephew loves books and I love to read to him. It is really amazing to see a child light up when they are being read to. It reminds me that all forms of literature are magical. As a future educator I hope I can convey the feeling of happiness that reading has brought me to them.
