Why is Reading Important?

What people like most about Reading...there are many reasons such as:
-Learning, gaining knowledge, and discovering information.
-The pleasure of escaping reality, becoming immersed in another world, and the enjoyment gotten from using your imaginations.
-The entertainment value of reading, the drama of good stories, the suspense of watching a good plot unfold.
-Enjoy relaxing while reading and having quiet time.
-Learn about a variety of topics through reading.
-Enjoy finding enrichment through reading and expanding your worldview.
-Being mentally challenged by books
 
During I Love to Read month, Ashby 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students set a goal of reading 1000 books. -They surpassed their goal by reading over 1300 books. Individual high goals were recorded for one boy and one girl from each grade.