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Let's get cozy and curl up with a great book this National Reading Month! Find your perfect story today!
It's time to get excited for National Reading Month on March 1! This day was created to celebrate the importance of reading, and it has been around since the late 1980s. It's a great opportunity to explore new genres, pick up an old favorite book, or just spend some quality time with your favorite characters. Not only is reading beneficial for our mental health, but it can also help us become better informed about the world around us. So let's dust off those bookshelves and dive into a good book this month!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Reading Month Foundations</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Reading Month was first celebrated to highlight the importance of reading and its benefits.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Read Across America</div><div class='timeline-text'>NEA (National Education Association) started the Read Across America initiative to promote reading, particularly among children and young adults.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Amplified Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Reading Month expanded to include reading activities in libraries and schools throughout the entire month.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Promotion of Diverse Literature</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Reading Month started to emphasize the importance of diverse literature across all age groups.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Drop Everything and Read" Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Reading Month introduced "Drop Everything and Read" Day on April 12th to encourage reading as a daily habit.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read a book to a friend</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a friend who loves to read and then read your favorite book aloud to them. Not only will you get to share your love of reading, but you'll also get to discuss the story with someone else.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a book club</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends who also love to read and host a book club. Pick a book that everyone can agree on and then discuss it when the month is over.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit your local library</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to your local library and explore all the books they have available. You may even find some hidden gems that you would never have found at a bookstore.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a literacy center</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for local literacy centers and volunteer to help those who are trying to learn to read or improve their reading skills. You'll be helping others while celebrating National Reading Month.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Listen to an audiobook</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Download an audiobook from your favorite app and listen to it while you're doing other things like commuting, exercising, or cooking dinner. It's a great way to get in some reading time without having to actually sit down and read.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes literacy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Reading is an important skill that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and practice. National Reading Month is a great way to promote reading and encourage more people to pick up a book, whether it's for pleasure or education.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Improves creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Reading can open our minds to creative new ideas and ways of thinking. By exposing ourselves to different genres and viewpoints, we are able to gain insight into topics we may not have otherwise considered and potentially find solutions to everyday problems.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Develops social skills</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Being able to read opens up the ability to engage in meaningful conversations with others. It allows us to express our thoughts and feelings in an articulate manner and build strong relationships by understanding each other better.</p></div></div>
National Reading Month is celebrated on March 1 every year. In 2024, National Reading Month will occur on a Friday.
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