Do you make New Year's resolutions? Well, the Media Center has a resolution for you: read more! If you need some motivation, consider that studies have shown a positive correlation between reading comprehension and scholastic achievement. Plus, reading is just plain fun! There's a quote by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin that sums up the power and pleasure of reading pretty well:
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one."
To get you started this year, pick up or download a copy of the Media Center's "2015 Reading Challenge." This checklist is a fun way to keep you reading all year long, and to challenge yourself to read a broad range of interesting new books. Start tracking your reading goals today!