1 . To be a great reader,it is not enough that you read. It’s also how you read. The following strategies guarantee that you’ll not only be a better reader but a better person too.

Stop reading books you aren’t enjoying. If you find yourself wanting to speed up the reading process on a particular book, you might want to ask yourself, “Is this book any good?”    1    My rule is 100 pages minus your age — so if you’re 30years old and a book hasn’t attracted you by page 70, stop reading it.

    2    You were young when you read The Great Gatsby for the first time. You were just a kid when someone told you the story of Odysseus. You’ve already read them or learned about them, so you’re done, right?    3    It’s why we have to read and reread. Because the world is constantly changing and we are constantly changing, therefore what we get out of books can also change.

Ask people you admire for book recommendations. If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.     4    Every time I met a successful or important person I admired, I would ask them, “What’s a book that changed your life?”And then I would read that book. If a book changed someone’s life — whatever the topic or style — it’s probably worth the investment. If it changed them, then it will likely at least help you,

    5    The path to wisdom is not a straight one. The journey is long with ups and downs, highs and lows. Maybe you’re in the middle of a low right now. This can be a scary place to be, because it can feel like you’ll be stuck there forever. A reading slump always pops up for me, for instance,during a book launch when it’s nearly impossible for me to concentrate enough to read. But I’ve found I’m able to get out of it by rereading something that has really spoken to me in the past.

3 . When I handed my daughter a copy of King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry, she looked skeptical. She reluctantly agreed to read it with me after I told her it was one of my favorite stories when I was her age, and her skepticism quickly morphed into enthusiasm as she fell in love with the book.

Watching her connect to the story brought back a flood of memories about my first time reading the book. It was like introducing my daughter to a much younger version of myself. I highly recommend other parents share their favorite childhood books, a sweet activity with lots of benefits.

Every night, I sit on the end of my daughters’ beds and read them the stories I’ve cherished for decades. This distraction-free time gives my kids the chance to ask questions about the book we’re reading, the “olden days” when I was a kid, and whatever else is on their minds.

My 9-year-old especially adores this time together and the deeper connection she feels to her family because of it. Reading her a book that holds significant meaning for me brings us together in a whole new way.

There’s nothing better than watching my kids’ reactions to books I’ve loved my entire life. They chattered with excitement when Charlie found his golden ticket in Roald Dahl’s classic and pulled the covers over their blushing faces when Almanzo asked Laura if he could walk her home in the Little House series.

In these moments, it feels like I’m reaching through time and connecting my childhood with theirs.

Every generation has books that define them. For my kids, it’s mostly fantasy and realistic fiction. By reading my childhood favorites to them, my kids step outside their comfort zones and try new genres, authors, and writing styles. My 9-year-old didn’t know she loved folklore until we read my favorite collection of Japanese children’s stories together. My 11-year-old became obsessed with wilderness survival stories when I read Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins to her.

6 . Children’s books bring back joyful memories, providing kids with that much-needed entertainment and education from a young age. Here, the experts at language learning app Babbel share a selection of their favourites from around the world.

Sweden: Pippi Longstocking, by Astrid Lindgren

This text is known as a must-read for any young Swede. The story shows a superhumanly strong nine-year-old girl on her adventures with her friends and also provides a strong female presence in the story, which is often lacking in traditional children’s literature and fairy tales. It is a great book for any children looking for an exciting and courageous character.

France: The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

As a classic in many nations, The Little Prince revolves around a young prince who travels from planet to planet through space. He learns lessons about love, loneliness and friendship along the journey. It may have been written for children, but enough reflection on complex themes makes it a great choice for parents and children to read together.

Denmark: Fairy Tales, by Hans Christian Andersen

Even if you haven’t heard of Hans Christian Andersen, you will certainly have heard of his fairy tales. Stories like The Princess and the Pea and The Little Mermaid have become classics around the world. This book also includes other, more obscure fairy tales for children to discover and enjoy.

Germany: Konstantin, by Gerda Wagener Vlasta Baránková

This book tells that a shy crocodile learns to play a French horn in secret but encouraged by the jungle’s other inhabitants, finally comes out of his shell and finds friendship through his music. This wholesome and heartwarming story encourages taking pride in what you do and having the courage to share it with others.

10 . Reading can provide lots of fun for children and teens during summer vacation. Children who read during the summer are better prepared for school when they return to classes in the fall. Public libraries throughout Wisconsin will host summer events to encourage children and young adults to include reading in their summer fun.

·All Star Readers

The Milwaukee Public Library will host its 2007 Summer Reading Club for kids from 3 to 18. Signing up starts on June 1 at all Milwaukee public libraries and bookmobile sites.

Children aged 6 to 12 are invited to become “All Star Readers” at the Milwaukee library when they sign up for the Summer Reading Club. Children can score a point by reading 10 books or 1,000 pages. When they reach the reading goal, they will win a bag full of prizes.

·Sparkey Spots the Ball

Children up to 5 years old can join the read-to-me club, “Sparkey Spots the Ball”. They will receive their own reading folders to record the books read to them by parents, brothers and sisters or relatives. Once they have listened to 20 books, they will win a baseball and a coupon(优惠券) for McDonald’s ice cream.

·X-treme Read

Teens between the age of 13 and 18 can join in their own reading program called “X-treme Read”. Teens can read to win movie passes, CDs and more.

The library also plans extreme bike races by C4BMX at four libraries in June and July. Check with your local library or Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the exact dates, times, and places of the demonstrations(集会).