Hey y'all! It's Phoebe with another post for you. Today, I thought I'd share some misconceptions people have about bookworms and reading in general! Let's get started!
Misconception #1: You aren't a bookworm if you haven't always loved reading: FALSE. Sometimes those who end up being the most enthusiastic about books are the ones who discovered how great they are a little later than the rest. If you haven't noticed yet, I am crazy about reading and promoting it now but I didn't like reading at all until recently. Misconception #2: Bookworms do nothing except read: FALSE. Book worms sometimes are the ones who do the most. They can apply what they read about to the real world, whether they are advocating for something or just exploring a topic that a really good non-fiction got them started on. Plus, I know that my life isn't all book centered nor would I like it to be that way. I love reading and blogging of course but I have to make time for schoolwork, friends, family, and my other hobbies such as theater and gymnastics and that's good. It's pretty important to balance things, even thing you love. Misconception #3: I can't be a bookworm 'cause I'm a slow reader FALSE. I used to not like reading in part because I got frustrated that one book would take me a long time to finish. But being a slow reader is okay. Some kids can devour books super quickly but others, like me, savor their chapters. Misconception #4: Reading isn't cool: FALSE. Although this could be a matter of opinion, I certainly think reading is totally cool! Why? Well first of all, readers are smart--this may sound like an odd statement, but books really grow your vocabulary, your knowledge about a variety of topics and situations that you otherwise might not have known about, and help you learn. And I think smart equals cool! Misconception #5: Boys don't read: FALSE. Yes they do and it's terrific! Reading is for everyone with no exceptions. There are great books for guys and girls alike (ps. a book with girl characters does not equal a "girl book").
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Wendy Snell
10/8/2017 02:08:53 pm
This is GREAT, Phoebe! I'm keenly aware of the fact that I am a very slow reader. That frustrates me. I think I'll try to reframe it. I'm not a slow reader, I'm just savoring each word!
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Phoebe
10/8/2017 02:34:52 pm
That's the spirit!
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D. Datch
10/16/2017 06:54:43 pm
Just now making it to the third paragraph. The first two were excellent. I hope this article is still relevant by November.
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