Kelly GallagherTo become a lifelong reader, one has to do a lot of varied and interesting reading.
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To become a lifelong reader, one has to do a lot of varied and interesting reading. You have to read all the genres. The only way to become a lifelong reader is to read a lot. To become a writer, you have to write a lot. It also takes discipline and practice to improve your skills as a writer.
Source: Readicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading And What You Can Do About It
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