The increasing workload (tons of stuff to read and mark or write) its taking a toll on my mind - feel tight and about to explode; not to mention the headaches and a sense that my mind is shutting off. Even so, I press on and close my eyes to rest when it's too much.
Now to what i really want to write about - how to encourage reading. After scanning through a bunch of articles I collected from the Net, i have discovered 7 ways that seem to work:
- read aloud books to those you desire to see reading. It seems that when good books are read out well, an interest is created to pick up a book and read it yourself.
- present books as a treasure worth having. Reveal books true worth and teach 'them' to respect books.
- make time for reading. Free time for reading makes room for books to be read.
- pick up books you enjoy and find easy to read. Books must be enjoyable if it is to be read. Ditch those boring tomes you are struggling to overcome.
- gossip books. Discuss what has been read with others; write reviews and create lists so others will be aware what is available and be tempted to read.
- make books available. many don't read because the books they want are not available, to expensive to buy or just not within reach. Libraries should be well stocked and programs to give books out for free or recyling read books should be increased.
- meet the author and have a person behind the book. Authors should make themselves known.
If you have any more ideas or want to build on my list, please do do. By the way, anyone here read a book you like or have a book you want to share?
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