This is the best time to do the Winter Reading Challenge because of the cold, rainy, and snowy weather and finding something to do while indoors. Catching up on a good book or reading about something new can be a good way to spend these cold, rainy, and snowy days because reading is important for expanding knowledge, improving communication skills, and fostering empathy, it also builds critical thinking.
Another reason why reading is important is because it improves writing skills and expands vocabulary from the type of literature in distant books. Reading can reduce stress because reading can be an escape from the “real world” into a fictional adventure or deeply engaging your brain in different worlds of ideas, facts, or personal stories.
I have a feeling this challenge has encouraged me to read because I’m normally not a big reader or I don’t try at all to read at least 1 book. I am currently reading The Land of Stories- A Grimm Warning by: Chris Colfer. It’s a series of books about twins Alex and Conner Bailey, who fall into a magical world filled with classic fairy tales after receiving an enchanted storybook from their grandmother. I remember the first time reading these books when I was in 5th grade and since then I would read or reread the books I have read so far.
I recently went to go interview the librarians at the library in Wakefield High School about why the Winter Reading Challenge is important.
Why should we join the Winter Reading Challenge?
Mr. Redmond said, “It gives you a goal to meet, realizing you read 3 books it keeps up with good habits.”
Is it too late to join?
Ms. Glassman said, “No, it runs from January 1st– March 1st.”
Can we read ebooks?
Ms. Glassman said, “Yes, because it still counts as reading a book even if it’s not physically. Reading can become a habit once you find a book you enjoy reading and setting a particular goal towards reading.”
I hope you find this challenge interesting and set your reading goals towards this challenge.