We were also required to read a certain amount of books to test and write our own stories on. This meant we had to test our knowledge and find books that interested us. Since we went to the library once a week, I was very eager to read many different books. I would go home and read so I could try to finish the books as quickly as possible. Since I had nothing else to do as a child, I always read after finishing my homework. Reading was my favorite thing to do because it kept me from feeling lonely or bored. My parents would see that I tried my best to read as much as possible, which made them proud of me. They knew I was capable of becoming a good reader and