Need to Read
Pick up a book and READ!
We live in a society that is very much dominated by the use of technology such as the iPad, iPhone, and reading devices like the Barnes and Nobel Nook and Amazon Kindle. I won’t say everyone doesn’t like to read; for the reason that there are some people who adore reading. It’s a fifty-fifty toss up, particularly in the African-American community throughout the United States. In my opinion, reading a book or magazine is very imperative not only to our children but especially to adults. It enhances the mind and broadens one’s vocabulary. Reading gives us a sense of awareness on issues that are affecting the African-American community including socioeconomic issues like HIV/AIDS, the high unemployment rate (which is a very big topic within the African-American community throughout the United States), lack of education, and healthcare. Most adults aren’t attentive to these major problems that need to be addressed. (read more)
The need-to-read never dies
Vital to each chapter of life is reading! Reading enhances the quality of life, while illiteracy reduces it. The benefits derived through reading during the developmental years are critical to each individual’s future.
Reading serves to connect individuals to the outer world. Through reading individuals become empowered, enlightened, entertained, and soothed. Reading however, is not innate. So then where and when does the learning process begin?
For optimal results, the foundation of reading is laid prior to birth. Early childhood development experts encourage expectant mothers to read to their unborn children as it not only promotes bonding between mother and child, but also gives baby a head start on language and cognitive development. (read more)
Reading serves to connect individuals to the outer world. Through reading individuals become empowered, enlightened, entertained, and soothed. Reading however, is not innate. So then where and when does the learning process begin?
For optimal results, the foundation of reading is laid prior to birth. Early childhood development experts encourage expectant mothers to read to their unborn children as it not only promotes bonding between mother and child, but also gives baby a head start on language and cognitive development. (read more)
