Children should learn that reading is pleasure, not just something that teachers make you do in school.

Beverly Cleary
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"Reading is pleasure, not just something that teachers make you do in school." is a quote by William Butler Yeats. This quote emphasizes the power of reading. Children should be encouraged to read for pleasure, not just for lessons at school. This also encourages children to read more than the required curriculum.

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