Book Talk

Last Mercurius I shared the many benefits of reading and this time I want to share something about the joys of reading and writing. During one of our wide reading lessons in the library, English teacher Ms Maddox reminded her class that reading for pleasure is fun. Sometimes when our students get to high school, they can forget the simple joy of reading, especially with their study commitments and all the other distractions that can take up their leisure time. Immersing yourself into a story, a perspective or a world can be a fantastic way to unwind and de-stress. Reading is not just a way to absorb and comprehend new information;it encourages the reader toward a path of creative play and joyful discovery. Standing in the footsteps of an unknown character or world allows the reader to discover unknown parts of themselves while having some fun along the way.

Someone who definitely understands the fun of reading is this year’s Australian Children’s Laureate, Andy Griffiths. I encourage you to take the time to watch this short video where he shares his reading and writing adventure.

Ms Page

Teacher Librarian