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The next generation

Here's a scene from my recent holiday that warmed my book-loving little heart:

The place: A family living room. Two young people, ages almost-14 and 9, sit on the floor surrounded by discarded wrapping paper. Reading books.

(The authors holding them so entranced were Lauren Myracle and Jeff Kinney.)

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Gorgeous. And it does my heart good, because I watched a supposedly funny video of "epic Xmas present fails" and about half of them were of kids who got books and freaked out because they weren't toys.
That video would annoy me, too!

I am so happy when I see kids choosing to read for fun.
Books have always been at the center of my Christmas every since I was old enough to read. I even bought myself a couple of books this Christmas.
Me, too! Bookstore gift cards are the best.
My heart is warmed too by the fact that my 14 and 9 year olds are book worms just like their mom and dad. Sometimes I have to yell at them to stop reading and get on with their chores, their homework, or going to sleep. I don't think enough kids get into trouble for reading too much.
There's more hope for the future ...