My Reading Timeline :)

By amanisknox

  • Early Bedtime Stories (3-5)

    Early Bedtime Stories (3-5)
    I developed a passion for stories when I heard bedtime tales such as "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss and "Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney.

  • Learning to read (5-6)

    Learning to read (5-6)
    The school taught me about phonics and sight words. "Doctor" Seuss books made reading enjoyable and thrilling with their rhymes and funny tales.

  • First Chapter Book (6-7)

    First Chapter Book (6-7)
    Reading Charlotte’s Web by myself was a big accomplishment. I really enjoyed the characters and felt happy to have completed a "big" book.

  • Library Fun Times

    Library Fun Times
    Weekly library visits introduced me to the "Scholastic Book Fair" where I could buy my favorite series "The Babysitters Club" by Ann M. Martin. I actually still have most of my copies.

  • The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Era (10-12)

    The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Era (10-12)
    The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series made me obsessed with reading. I stayed up late fully absorbed with Greg Hefley and his family adventures. I was so happy when they released the film adaptation in 2010! Even though I was late to see it haha

  • Middle School Book Reports (12-14)

    Middle School Book Reports (12-14)
    Assigned reading helped me understand the deeper themes in stories better. I learned to study books instead of only enjoying the story.

  • High School English (14-18)

    High School English (14-18)
    I found a passion for classic literature and thinking critically by participating in class discussions and writing essays. Maya Angelou work is my favorite to interpret.

  • College (18-22)

    College (18-22)
    Now that I am in college, I have studied philosophy, read memoirs, and explored literature from around the world which helped me broaden my reading beyond just fiction.

  • Discovering Audiobooks & E-books (22-present)

    Discovering Audiobooks & E-books (22-present)
    Audiobooks and e-books made reading more accessible in my busy adult life. They helped me continue exploring books while multitasking. I personally prefer Audible Kindle Unlimited.

  • Expressing My Passion for Reading (Now and in the Future)

    Expressing My Passion for Reading (Now and in the Future)
    I suggest books that talk about stories to share with others and promote reading among younger people. My adventure as a reader goes on endlessly! I recently got a Kindle for Christmas, and have already finished over 25 books!