My First Reading: Reading And Literacy Experiences

First Reading/Writing/Literacy Experiences
From a baby to a grade schooler, I had an extremely short attention span; therefore, the only time I enjoyed having books read to me was before bedtime. Because I was energetic, my mother was forced to lock the door while she was reading so I would not scurry out of the room. Despite my concentration issues, I enjoyed reading books with my mother. One of my favorite books was The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh because I was intrigued by the characters, especially Eeyore. When I moved on from my obsession with Winnie the Pooh, I transitioned into an obsession with frogs. My mother started reading Froggy books to me, such as Froggy Learns to Swim and Froggy Goes to School. Along with Froggy books, I took pleasure in reading Curious George and The Rainbow Fish because I was an inquisitive child who was entertained by the iridescent colors of the rainbow fish.
Out of all the books I read with my mother, the book I remember most is The Kissing Hand. In this book, the character Chester is a young raccoon that is nervous about going to school. His mother kisses his center palm and tells him that "whenever you feel lonely and need a little loving from home, just

There are a plethora of clubs and activities to consume one’s time; thus, it was easy for me to convert my free reading time into time spent undergoing activities. As my classes become exponentially challenging, I find myself spending more time on classwork and less time for amusing activities. Along with academics, I have also spent numerous hours practicing sports. Even though reading is a healthy way to escape reality, I prefer to exercise in order to relieve my stress. Despite my busy schedule, I still read books throughout high school. Many classes require me to read a novel for a paper or project; therefore, the fact that reading is an actual homework assignment forces me to make reading a higher priority on my