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    National Read a Book Day is September 9!

    Celebrations & Themes
    School Specialty • Sep 5, 2016 • Last Modified: Nov 14, 2017

    National Read a Book Day is September 9!

    National Read a Book Day is the perfect time to get lost in the pages of an old favorite or discover a new one. Books are the key to knowledge, adventure, mystery, and expertise. Celebrate the day by reading a book.

    Why read a book?

    Studies show people who read fiction develop empathy and increased social skills. Here are some great reasons to pick up a book today!

    • Helps improve vocabulary
    • Focuses the mind
    • Trains the brain to stay engaged
    • Reduces stress
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Expansion of skills

    Check out these Great Works Literature Guides!

    Great Works Literature Guides
    Inspire a love for reading with some of the most beloved literary works. These instructional guides enhance your students’ literary experiences and expand their literary horizons.

    Each instructional guide offers:
    • Resources that assist your students in analyzing story elements, improving their vocabulary, and making cross-curricular and across-text connections
    • Thoughtful lessons that help refine reading comprehension
    • Reader-response writing and text-dependent questions to help prepare for future test-based environments

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