J. K. Rowling once wrote in one of her incredibly crafted books that, “Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth.” The young will soon grow to be the next generation of scholars, politicians, and even teachers, so isn’t it important that we prepare them for what lies ahead, perhaps with the inexhaustible fund of knowledge that comes from reading? By reading books such as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, children can gain those crucial skills that will serve as the prerequisite to better futures. The Little Free Library is a place where students can get their hands on gems like these and enjoy the wonderment that reading brings, from a young age. Harry Potter wonderfully illustrates the power of goodwill and togetherness
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One reason is that since it is part of a series with multiple outlet books readers who discover the joy of reading can indulge themselves through books on end before needing to search for a new book, allowing them to bond with reading and to build a platform of interest before branching out to new unexplored places. Another is that it has won countless awards such as the Booklist Editors' Choice award, Parenting magazine: Book of the Year, International Reading Association: Children's Choice, Nestle Smarties Book Prize, Gold Medal 9-11 years, British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and so many more recognitions (“Awards: Sorcerer’s Stone”) making the quality of the book officially recommended by professional, parents, and children alike. One of the main protagonists and role models, Hermione Granger, in another influential piece that could sway readers in the direction of the series because she uses her gift of knowledge and passion for reading to save her friends and fight the good fight too, proving to be an enormously helpful friend and ally by finding a balance between strength in books and authority over her words. She explains that “Actually, I’m highly logical, which allows me to look past extraneous detail and perceive clearly that which others overlook,” (Yates) showcasing her eagerness to learn which provides the perfect heroine for young minds to look up to and aspire to become. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone administers the perfect environment for a child to develop a growth mindset that will steer them towards the right path that can guide them to wherever they yearn to go: the boulevard of
One reason is that since it is part of a series with multiple outlet books readers who discover the joy of reading can indulge themselves through books on end before needing to search for a new book, allowing them to bond with reading and to build a platform of interest before branching out to new unexplored places. Another is that it has won countless awards such as the Booklist Editors' Choice award, Parenting magazine: Book of the Year, International Reading Association: Children's Choice, Nestle Smarties Book Prize, Gold Medal 9-11 years, British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and so many more recognitions (“Awards: Sorcerer’s Stone”) making the quality of the book officially recommended by professional, parents, and children alike. One of the main protagonists and role models, Hermione Granger, in another influential piece that could sway readers in the direction of the series because she uses her gift of knowledge and passion for reading to save her friends and fight the good fight too, proving to be an enormously helpful friend and ally by finding a balance between strength in books and authority over her words. She explains that “Actually, I’m highly logical, which allows me to look past extraneous detail and perceive clearly that which others overlook,” (Yates) showcasing her eagerness to learn which provides the perfect heroine for young minds to look up to and aspire to become. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone administers the perfect environment for a child to develop a growth mindset that will steer them towards the right path that can guide them to wherever they yearn to go: the boulevard of