Happy World Read Aloud Day, book lovers!
What better way to celebrate books and reading than to spend an entire day reading out loud? We can all agree that not only is it super-fun to read aloud with your favorite bunch (teachers, pals, little brother, cat, goldfish), but here are a few ways it’s great for ya!
* Bonding time! (Aww.)
* Reading aloud builds vocabulary.
* Bedtime stories = cozier sleep. (Am I right?)
* Reading aloud also exercises that brain!
* Develops deeper empathy and emotional awareness. (That’s nice.)
* Improves memory and brain agility.
* Stress reduction. (Yes!)
* Sharpens creativity.
* Builds an even stronger love for books and literature.
So, remember to grab a book, grab a pal, read aloud, and read it PROUD! Happy Reading!
KRISTY JO VOLCHKO is an award-winning, multi-genre author, poet, blogger, book reviewer, and human rights activist.
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