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My first favorite book was "The Day the Crayons Quit" I distinctly remember my Dad reading me this book every night. Often times I would fall asleep to it at night. -
Back in second grade I wrote a story about Rapunzel for an assignment. My teacher thought it was so capturing, that she had me read it to a 4th grade class where I was given a round of applause. -
While I was in elementary school, one of my favorite times of the year was the Scholastic Book Fair. I loved being able to go down to the library and buy multiple books I wanted so I can read them. This helped me grow my vocabulary. and my overall reading strength as a kid. -
In 6th grade I read a book known by the name "Bud Not Buddy." This story changed the way I viewed reading. It was the first time I was genuinely able to enjoy and visualize a book to its full potential. It made me realize that reading isn't boring; you just need a good book that suits your taste! -
Writing has always been fun for me. I have found that explaining my thoughts and opinions on paper is more efficient than trying to speak them. So combining a book or a topic I find interesting and writing an opinion-based essay opened the door to many opportunities. -
I came to the conclusion that there was more to writing than just doing it because you're forced to for school. So I decided to start journaling, which allowed me to pour out my emotions, whether I was happy or sad. It was an escape from the real world where I could write to my heart's content. -
Mrs. Plumey is my favorite English teacher I have had so far. Without her I would not be the reader and writer I am today. Having a teacher who wants her students to succeed is all you need; she was inspirational and cared about helping us grow inside and outside the classroom. She grew my reading and writing skills exponentially in just under a year. -
This novel is my favorite piece of work of all time. This book single-handedly allowed me to change my perspective on life entirely. It showed me that I was not alone and my feelings were validated, which I had never felt before. Reading this made me think about if I was the one reading or if the book was reading me. It changed my career path; I now want to major in psychology and become a therapist. So I can help others never feel like Charlie and I did.