When we started our reading journey, we never expected it to last as long as it did. We never expected to read as many books as we did. We just kept doing it night after night. It wasn’t a commitment we made, but it became one.
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I have always loved to read - finding comfort, adventure and courage in the characters of a book. As a teacher, I found read-alouds provided so much more than a calming space for my students. As a mother, I wanted to share all that I had experienced, through books and teaching, with my own children.
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