The Importance of Reading Infographic

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• 46% of adults can’t read the labels on their prescriptions
• 33% of high school graduates will never read a book after high school
• Low literacy directly costs the healthcare industry over $70 million every year
• 50% of U.S. adults can’t read an 8th grade book
• 1 in 4 children in America grow up without learning how to read
• 2 out of 3 students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare
• 30 million American adults read at a below basic level

Reading Helps You To

• Reduce stress, increase vocabulary and improve memory
• Sleep better and stave off Alzheimer’s disease
• Improve focus and concentration
• Become a better communicator and writer

Developing a love and a habit for reading starts at an early age