Lately I have been reading a lot of books that I started to read when I was in 3rd or 4th grade. These books are some of the many books that started my love for reading. When I first began reading these books they were appropriate for my age, but now, as I am 16, these books are at a much lower reading level than I should be reading.
Even though these books are not at the reading level that I should be reading, I am reading them because they remind me of my when I was little. They remind me of my old house, of the room I shared with my little sister that glowed pink and orange. They remind me of a time that I wish I could go back and relive just so I could be back there again.
When I checked these books out at the library the librarians look at me funny because I am checking out a book that is supposed to be read by a 8-11 year old, not a 16 year old. While reading these books in public I get many funny stares and many people believe that I am stupid because I am reading books for another age level.
I would like you guys to know something. It doesn't matter what you are reading, as long as you love what you are reading. Does it really matter if I am reading a book that is meant for a 8 year old? No, it doesn't because that is what I want to read. Any one should be able to read any book they want. No one should be able to tell you that you can't read because it is what YOU want to read.
If anyone ever tells you that you shouldn't be reading what you are reading, tell them that you thank them for their opinion, but you are going to keep reading what you are reading.
I hope this meant something to you guys, and you took something important away from this.
Kylie
Good for you! **thumb up
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