Unionville Enjoys National Reading Month

Happy National Reading Month! March is the time to welcome the warm season and celebrate the joy that comes with reading for people of all ages. A few new books to look at in our high school library are Robert Plant: A Life by Paul Rees, Cope Field, by T.L. Simpson, and All the Blues in the Sky by Reneé Watson. Reading is not only enjoyable, but it also reduces stress, improves memory, and increases brain connectivity. Whether someone prefers to read fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, or mystery, there is something for everyone in the right book. National Reading Month is celebrated in March to coincide with Dr. Seuss's birthday. In addition, The National Education Association hosts Read Across America, a national initiative to encourage children to read on the birthday of Dr. Seuss. To celebrate this month, there are many initiatives students can take!

For example, students can start or join a book club, visit our school or public library, try out a new genre, or volunteer to read to younger kids. Reading encourages empathy, critical thinking, and great vocabulary skills. Before the weather gets too warm, cuddle up on the couch with a good book! A few popular YA fantasy and Sci-Fi books include Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games #0.5) by Suzanne Collins, Fearless (Powerless Trilogy #3) by Lauren Roberts, and The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer. These books have been thoroughly enjoyed by high school students. Sophomore Suzy Noda claims “Sunrise on the Reaping is the best book in the series!” Freshman Amelia Ellsworth-Aults notes that “the book The Stranger by Albert Camus had a fantastic plot. I enjoyed the good writing and medium pace. The book was short, which was convenient, but also super meaningful!”

Another great read is The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, who also wrote many other bestselling books, like The Inheritance Games. The Naturals revolves around a teen girl named Cassie who is recruited by the FBI to solve cold murder cases. A different mystery book often recommended is Five Survive by Holly Jackson. In this fictional world, a group of high schoolers find themselves trapped in an RV with an armed threat lurking outside. These are only a few books that high school students have enjoyed. However, adding another one to the list is always a good idea! This March, if everyone tries picking up a new novel, they might discover something unlike anything they have ever seen!