When I was 26, I wrote my first mystery, 'The Thomas Berryman Number', and it was turned down by, I don't know, 31 publishers. Then it won an Edgar for Best First Novel. Go figure.
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Let's face it: Most of us don't realize it, but we are failing our kids as reading role models. The best role models are in the home: brothers, fathers, grandfathers; mothers, sisters, grandmothers. Moms and dads, it's important that your kids see you reading. Not just books - reading the newspaper is good, too.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Parents and family members should serve as reading role models for children.
In this quote, James Patterson emphasizes the crucial role that family members play in fostering a love for reading in children. He argues that children are more likely to develop positive reading habits if they see their parents and relatives actively engaged in reading, whether it's books or newspapers, highlighting the importance of setting an example in the home.
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ReadingRole ModelsParentsEducationChildren
In practice
Example use cases
During a parents' evening, educators can stress the importance of reading at home by sharing this quote.
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