JA WestenbergMar 2
I genuinely think the worst thing the internet did to reading was convince people that finishing books is a competitive sport. You don't need to read 52 books a year. You just need to read. Books you like. At your own pace. And think about them for longer than a TikTok video.
Show threadLuciusMar 2

@Daojoan I am teaching an afterschool "Immersive Book Club" this semester for my 3-5 grade kids. We have a chart in the classroom that starts with "Its okay to give up on a book."

I cant believe how many kids found this concept to be shocking.

Show threadvandenberglegs
@seolucius @Daojoan I really struggled with giving up until a few years ago. Felt like some sort of moral failing if I didn't finish a book no matter how much I was hating it. Now? I'll happily put a book aside for later or not at all. Life's too short.
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Show threadLuciusMar 2

@vandenberglegs @Daojoan absolutely!

(I confess, its still kinda hard for me, but Im getting there!)