Readers and Leaders

"Not all readers become leaders, but all leaders must be readers."--Harry Truman . Author Susan Romaine brings us a collection of ten reproducible short biographies, extension activities, and further reading and Web resource listings that explore the role books and reading played in the lives of ten historical figures. How old were they when they learned to read? Who taught them? What obstacles did they overcome in learning to read? What kinds of books did they most enjoy reading? To what extent did the books they read as children pave the way for their many accomplishments later in life? More to the point, what inspiring lessons about books and reading can we learn from these readers and leaders. Grades 5-9.