2. Statistics

3. Even 15 minutes of independent reading a day can expose a child to over a million words of text in a year.

4. Statistics Over 50% of NASA employees are dyslexic. Their skills to adapt to this challenge increase their problem-solving and creative abilities.

5. Statistics For every dollar invested in early literacy interventions, the return to the public is approximately $7.16.

6. Statistics For 80% of children, simply having books at their level within easy access at home will lead to independent reading by school age.

7. We KNOW some benefits, right? Academic performanc e Improved vocabulary Parental bond Logical thinking

9. CHANGES TO THE BRAIN

10. 1. Reading Connects Neural Pathways in the Brain. 2013 Emory University

11. 1. Reading Connects Neural Pathways in the Brain.

13. 2. If the rich get richer, then the smart… 2001 UC-Berkeley

14. 2. If the rich get richer, then the smart…

15. 3. Shield against Alzheimer’s Disease? 2014 National Academy of Sciences

16. Emotional Changes…

17. 1. Personality Impacts 2011 Canadian Research Study

18. 2. Increases Empathy 2014 Journal of Applied Social Psychology

19. 2. Increases Empathy University of Michigan

20. 3. Fear Management Queen Maud University

21. 3. Fear Management

22. Health Benefits…

23. 1. Stress Reduction 2009 University of Sussex

24. 2. Sleep Benefits Mayo Clinic

25. 3. Self-perceived health 2014 Dufferin Research

26. Personal Benefits…

27. 1. Goal Setting Ohio State University

28. 2. Increased self-confidence 2011 University of Central Missouri

29. 3. Behavioral Changes 2012 Ohio State University