Why I Want To Read

What we enjoy as a child shapes who we become. For example, what we read as a kid might affect what we like to read today. Or for some people, it could be completely different. It is fascinating to see how your interests change throughout the years. By thinking back through the years about the types of books you have read, you can see what got you where you are today. When I was really young, my parents would always read to me; even when I couldn’t understand what was going on. They continued to read to me up to the ages of picture books and pop-up books. After a while, I eventually learned to read by myself, with much help from my parents. Once I learned, I wanted to read all the time. During this time I read lots of books by Dr. Seuss, such as Green Eggs and Ham, and Oh the Places You’ll Go. When I was in 1st and 2nd grade I started reading small chapter books, and my favorites were Junie B Jones and Judy Moody. Throughout elementary school, my reading level got much higher and I advanced in my interests. A little later on, I immensely enjoyed Nancy Drew and loved to see the way the mysteries played out. One series I …show more content…
The one I think is the best is Thirteen Reasons Why which is about a boy who receives a box of tapes from a girl who committed suicide a few weeks earlier. On each tape, she gives thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life, and he is one of them. It’s really interesting to see how the things you do can affect another person’s life, no matter how insignificant you may think it is. Another good book is Panic, which is about taking risks and getting out of your comfort zone to do something greater for yourself. It opened me up to new possibilities and inspired me to live my best life. Others I have read include the Red Queen and the Trials of Apollo series, which for both I am currently waiting for the next book in the series to be