Reading fiction not only fosters literacy skills but also cultivates empathy, allowing readers to immerse themselves in diverse experiences and perspectives. Research emphasizes the importance of storytelling within families, as it positively influences children's self-esteem and behavior. Initiatives like the Center for Early Language and Literacy in Georgia promote the sharing of stories, highlighting the need for community involvement in nurturing reading habits, particularly for young children. Overall, storytelling serves as a powerful tool for personal and social development.
Stories transport us, they take us to new places, into other minds, other worlds, and other dreams.
Reading to and with young children is among the most effective ways not just to build literacy and other academic skills but also to build connections and relationships, empathy, and understanding.
Families that tell more family stories have children and adolescents who show higher self-esteem and fewer behavior problems.
The Center continues to be at the forefront of research and programming aimed at increasing literacy across the state.
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