The Power of Reading: Insights from the...
A source page for quotes linked to Stephen D. Krashen.
“Outstanding high school writers reported extensive summer reading”
“Those who read in a second language write and spell better in that language.”
“Teaching vocabulary lists is inefficient - the time is better spent reading alone.”
“Malcolm X educated himself in prison by reading.”
“The less literate are the first to fail and drop out of school.”
“Access to a school library results in more reading.”
“Access to public libraries also affects how much children read.”
“Larger school library collections and longer hours increase circulation.”
“However, a rich print environment helps only when more reading is done.”
“Libraries are a consistent and major source of books for free reading.”
“Hearing stories has a direct impact on literacy development.”
“Magazine reading appears to promote more reading.”
“Extrinsic reading rewards may not be necessary and may backfire.”
“Children read more when they see other people reading.”
“Young people's reading choices are influenced by their peers.”
“Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading.”
“Children who are readers will develop acceptable levels of literacy.”
“Without a reading habit, children simply do not have a chance.”
“People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading.”
“Learning to read in one language helps us read a second language.”