20 Inspirational and Motivational Reading Quotes
Over the years I have dedicated my time to studying to the science of reading and applying the research to my teaching. I am part of a movement to eradicate illiteracy, one student at a time. Often times, I am looking for inspirational and motivational reading quotes to share on social media to help spread the word of the importance of reading.
I have composed a list of my top inspirational and motivational quotes about reading.
Reading Quotes for the Classroom
“I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.” -Roald Dahl
“If a child memorizes ten words, the child can read only ten words, but if a child learns the sounds of ten letters, the child will be able to read 350 three sound words, 4320 four sound words and 21,650 five sound words.” -Dr. Martin Kozloff
“There is no such thing as a child who hates to read. There are only children who have not found the right book.” – Frank Serafini
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. – Dr. Suess.
Reading Quotes that Inspire
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” – Harry S. Truman
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” – Frederick Douglass
“What I love most about reading: It gives you the ability to reach higher ground. And keep climbing.” ― Oprah
Science of Reading
“We need to change the dialogue and say, this is what’s right for all kids. And this isn’t about just dyslexia, that’s the byproduct of doing what’s right for all children.” – Tim Odegard
Every teacher deserves to know the Science of Reading and every child deserves a teacher who knows it.” – Pamela Kastner
Reading Wisdom
“Civilization begins when everyone eats. Democracy begins when everyone reads.”― Willy Thorn
“Literacy is much more than an educational priority – it is the ultimate investment in the future and the first step towards all the new forms of literacy required in the twenty-first century. We wish to see a century where every child is able to read and to use this skill to gain autonomy.” – Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General
“On this International Literacy Day, let us recall that literacy for all is an integral part of education for all, and that both are critical for achieving truly sustainable development for all.” – Kofi Annan
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope. It is a tool for daily life in modern society. It is a bulwark against poverty, and a building block of development… For everyone, everywhere, literacy is, along with education in general, a basic human right…. Literacy is, finally, the road to human progress and the means through which every man, woman and child can realize his or her full potential.” – Kofi Annan
“Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill.” – Barbara W. Tuchman
Final Thoughts on Inspirational Reading Quotes
Often times we are looking for inspiration and motivation to share with just ourselves or others. These quotes all teach us something about the importance of literacy, the science of reading, and the opportunities that being able to read gives to us.
