In Douglass’s and Alexie’s essays, we learn the details of how each became a reader. Likewise, we witness Montag’s first reading experience in Fahrenheit 451. We each have a story about learning to read.
My first time reading that I remember was when me and my Mimi would sit down at night just before bed and read stories. I think the stories were from a children’s bible. My Mimi would always tell me, “If you want any chance at making good grades, then you have to be able to read.” She was right, so I took those words to heart. They had a great effect on my life.
Before I knew it i was in the 4th grade and I was taking advanced reader classes. The things that my Mimi told me had a huge effect on my life.