“The National Book Festival is a great way for families and friends to share the creative works of some of America's most-loved authors, .. Readers of all ages can listen to favorite writers speaking about their books, have books autographed, meet many storybook characters and enjoy a day on the National Mall.” WayBookCharacterAgeAmericaEnjoyCreativeShareReaderFamily And FriendsFestivalsMallsCreative Work Author:Laura Bush
“Books are important. They help you sleep at night.” ImportantBookHelpingNightSleep Author:Laura Bush
“I turned to books for comfort. (Former First Lady, Laura Bush)” FirstsBookComfortFormerFirst LadyLaura Author:Laura Bush
“Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.” WorldChildrenBookUseReadingAsksAnswersEducationWonderfulDoorsLibraryThought ProvokingWonderful ThingsLibrarianLibraries And Librarians Author:Laura Bush
“Reading will give you lasting pleasure.” GivingBookReadingPleasureLastingReading BooksBook ReadingBook Readers Author:Laura Bush
“I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.” BookReadingFoundLibraryValuableCardsThought ProvokingLibrarianWalletsLibraries And LibrariansValuable ThingsLibrary Cards Author:Laura Bush
“The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.” LongBookLyingTurnsVisionSolitaryNot AloneShared Vision Author:Laura Bush
“When you read with your child, you show them that reading is important, but you also show them they're important - that they are so important to you that you will spend 20 minutes a day with your arm around them.” ChildrenImportantBookShowsReadingMinutesArmsOur ChildrenYour ChildrenBook Reading Author:Laura Bush
“Research shows us that children who are read to from a very early age are more likely to begin reading themselves at an early age. They're more likely to excell in school. They're more likely to graduate secondary school and go to college.” ChildrenBookShowsAgeSchoolReadingCollegeResearchGraduatesBook ReadingSecondary School Author:Laura Bush
“As parents, the most important thing we can do is read to our children early and often. Reading is the path to success in school and life. When children learn to love books, they learn to love learning.” ChildrenImportantBookSchoolReadingParentCan DoPathOur ChildrenImportant ThingsPath To Success Author:Laura Bush
“A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.” BookStoriesHandsPagesFascinatingHand In HandLove Of Learning Author:Laura Bush
“A good book is like an unreachable itch. You just can't leave it alone.” InspirationalBookGood BookUnreachable Author:Laura Bush