Why Reading Books in High School Matters
Briefly

"Reading is just so central to my mind to what it means to be human." Harris emphasizes the essential role that reading plays in understanding humanity and personal development.
"Whenever you do when you read fiction is commit a small act of empathy." Lewis discusses how reading helps readers connect with experiences and lives beyond their own.
"The novel's proven to be a pretty reliable way of building up the brain and building up the ability to think about a world outside of your own..." Kornhaber highlights the importance of reading novels in fostering empathy and curiosity.
"What a magical time your teenage years are to form those kinds of impressions...it's alarming if that went away forever." Harris reflects on the formative nature of reading during adolescence.
Read at The Atlantic
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