By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills
May is National Get Caught Reading Month, so I researched what the celebration means to readers young and old.
Here are four facts!
- The month of May is dedicated to reading.
- The Association of American Publishers sponsors the celebration.
- Many well-known people support the month-long celebration.
- Online websites offer hints to how we can support reading. https://nationaltoday.com/get-caught-reading-month/
Although the emphasis on reading is designed to encourage students of all ages to explore the world of books, it’s a good reminder for adults. Education is a lifelong experience, a practice, and a habit.
Reading is so good for us!
- Builds our vocabulary.
- Encourages us to explore new worlds and cultures.
- Fuels our minds.
- It helps us fall asleep easier.
- Makes us wiser.
- Reduces stress.
- Takes us on incredible adventures.
Adults who are veracious readers become excellent role models for the younger generation. Oh, the world we can savor flipping the pages of a physical book or swiping the screen of an e-reader.
How can we enjoy this month?
- Take the book club challenge. Get involved in a book club. Make friends and discover exciting discussions about fiction and nonfiction books.
- Consider forming a book club. Many authors will attend a local meeting or schedule a Zoom session when discussing their book.
- Make a list of movies that are book adaptions. Watch the movie and read the book. Compare the two art forms.
- Choose to read more. Balance fiction and nonfiction. Make a list of those authors and book titles that pique your interest.
- Join a public or church library. Take advantage of the services offered to your community.
- Read with your children or grandchildren. Establish a memory-making experience.
- Create bookmarks with your children or grandchildren.
- Plan a field trip to the library with your children or grandchildren.
- Is a friend or relative housebound? Invite the person to join in reading a book with you or one of their friends.
- Approach the world of reading with a different slant. Now may be the time to write your own book.
How do you plan to celebrate May – National Get Caught Reading Month?
Comments 19
AT 92 YEARS READING IS MY GREAT JOY, SINCE A VERY YOUNG AGE. BOOKS OF ALL KINDS MAKE MY DAYS GREAT.
Jean, oh, the adventures you’ve encountered in your years of reading and the things you’ve learned. You are an inspiration! Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I have the Kindle app on my phone so I always have a book with me. Anytime I’m waiting for an appointment or even eating my lunch at work I always have a book to read.
Great, Terri! You understand that every word is powerful.
I carry a book with me in the car…just in case, and I have already read 2 books in May, and one of them was pretty thick:~)) Started reading the Bobsey Twins and Nancy Drew MANY years ago. Suspense is my favorite, so therefore I have all of DiAnn’s and Lynette’s books. Another favorite Author (not for suspense) is Lori Wick. I’m not sure she is still writing.
Vondia, We have a kindred reading spirit! Reading is life, and you know exactly what I mean.
I don’t know what I would do without a book. Reading is part of my life and I am glad we have a day to encourage this activity. Thanks for reminding us of the special recognition this month, DiAnn.
Hi Barbara, books keep us alive – dreaming and thinking. Thank you for your comments.
I love to read more all the time. I am a member of “Friends of the Library” here in Duncanville. I am in an online ACFW Book Club and we read a different book each month. I also led a book club years ago at church. Too bad membership dropped off for that book club. I love reading my Bible the most.
Go, Linda! I love reading – just not enough hours in the day.
I totally enjoy reading especially Christian mysteries. I think I’ve read all your books and many more. I had to start a notebook with all the books I’ve read and their authors, un fortunately I’ve bought some more than once but I got my mail lady interested in my books so I give her all of mine after I finish reading them. Reading has been a love of mine since I was old enough to read 🙌🙌🥰🌹
Barbara, thank you for reading my books and other Christian writers too! I love the fact you give the books to your mail lady.
I met DiAnn at a writer’s conference and have long been a fan. Since you like Christian mysteries Barbara I’d love for you to check out the murder mysteries I authored. You can find them on my author page at amazon: Judith Rolfs.
Well I will certainly be reading a book I already have this is Awesome I love to read !!
Hi Debbie, who knows? You might read more than one book!
Number 9 is a superb idea. What a great way to share my love for reading with someone who needs the companionship. Some special memories of my mom are when we spent time together reading – each reading her own book. Soon she fell asleep, but that quiet time together was special as well. Thanks for helping me recall those memories.
Hi Karen, my sister and I have our own bookclub, and we love it!
I am working on reading a book, but I also like the idea of making book marks. 🙂 They have a month for everything now!
Hi Diana
Bookmarks are amazing ways to keep track of what we’re reading.