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HIDDEN BENEFIT OF A LARGE LIBRARYDick Johnson writes: The Reader’s Digest reports this month that if you have more than 100 books in your home your children will read “one and a half grade levels above those with fewer books in the house.” Worked for my kids. It also reported that if you make your bed in the mornings you like your job.
I found the article online, but it didn't have much more to say on the topic (it's a Digest). The article covered a number of
other topics under this clickbait headline: "13 Very Personal Details Your House Reveals About You" Here's the original
text. -Editor
A 2014 study found that the number of books in your home is by far the most important predictor of your child’s grade-level reading performance—more than your income or education level. Students whose homes had at least 100 books read one and a half grade levels above those with fewer books in the house.
Surprisingly, the article actually cites sources, but they're jumbled together at the end with no indication of where a particular
factoid came from. It rings true though, especially when you consider the opposite situation - how could a child become much of a reader
with few or no books in their house? Our kids have had many dozens of their own books, and my library includes thousands. I know I'm
a freak in comparison to many of our neighbors, but a roomful of books is a strong statement that knowledge is valued in a home. -Editor
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