Calling all bookworms: It’s National Book Lover’s Day!

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The smooth feel of 50# offset paper, the appearance of Garamond typeface, the flicking sound of turning pages and the smell of your steaming venti decaf non-fat latte creates the perfect start to an unofficial holiday, National Book Lover’s Day. 

Johannes Gutenberg made the love of books possible for the masses in 1440 with the invention of movable type for the printing press. Today, we can make the love of books possible for every child—and that can begin with scientifically based reading instruction to make each child successful reader. 

Reading is an education and economic matter, and it creates the foundation for all learning. Ensuring our teachers have the knowledge of what works and the skill to instruct all students to become successful readers is key to setting students on a path to learn, graduate and succeed.  

Parents can help instill their love of books by reading to their child at home and embracing a culture where it is cool to read. Books allow us to create our own images, escape reality and relax while imagining what is possible. 

The book is always better than the movie! Let’s ensure the next generation realizes this, too. 

P.S. Thanks for reading all the way to the end! Be one of the first 10 people to respond to this email with your name and mailing address, and we will send you a great book to add to your collection.


Learn how your state can prioritize early literacy for all students. 

About the Author

Christy Hovanetz, Ph.D., is a Senior Policy Fellow for ExcelinEd focusing on school accountability and math policies.

Solution Areas:

K-8 Math Policy, School Accountability