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I used to have hard-cover books that my mom would read to me in both English and Spanish. She would read to me every day but sometimes I would just look at her and put the corner of the book in my mouth. "No Diana, you can't eat the book" -
When I was 4 I read bedtime stories for all of my dolls and stuffed animals. Well I tried to read for them. I was just reading with my eyes closed. -
I was 6 when I started Kindergarten. I was one of the oldest ones but I was the one who would read to everyone. Well, read with a little help. I still couldn't read super well. Not even in Spanish. Actually, I hated Spanish. -
In 1st grade, I was taught how to read better. I was starting to enjoy reading and I finally got the hang of reading Spanish. I still wasn't perfect but I was getting there. I was also taught how to speak, read, and write English separately by a different teacher. I absolutely hated that. -
As I was learning more English and becoming better at it, according to my teacher. I FINALLY FINISHED ESL. I absolutely HATED that class with a passion. It made me feel so dumb because I understood English and knew how to read and write. But oh well. I no longer had to feel dumb. -
In 7th grade I became obsessed with the Hunger Games series. I was so invested in it I would even stay up late reading. This was the book series that made me discover my love for reading. -
I read so many books in 8th grade and I just thought that they were pretty cool. I then had the amazing idea to write my own short stories. Then covid hit and I was stuck at home. It was a wired year and I stopped reading and writing for a little while. But then I found an escape through books and writing again. -
I kept writing my short stories and also started writing longer ones too. I also kept reading new books and was trying out different genres. I have become happier and I now I do this for fun. -
I still love writing my own stories and I still absolutely love reading. I'm currently trying to finish 3 books this month and I even try going to the book store once a month. I won't say I'm the best reader or writer but I have made major improvements. I'm quite proud of myself for this.