I recently learned of this statistic and thought it was a great one to share with you and your readers. It comes from a research journal that conducted a 20 year study across 27 nations.
Researchers found that children who grow up in homes with hundreds of books get THREE MORE YEARS schooling than those with few books in the home, regardless of their parents' occupation, education, or level of income.
This means that, just by creating a book culture within our homes, no matter what the family background might be, we are giving children greater opportunity for success simply through encouraging them to read.
What a simple way to invest in our children's futures, don't you think?
I hope to see you at the Book Fair sometime next week. It will be held daily at varying times at the Rec Center. People can visit my blog to read more information or to shop the CWL Book Fair online.
Blessings,
Sarah White, Usborne Books Independent Consultant