TDR'S Literacy Timeline By TDR Sep 5, 1976 The first time I read with no help. The first time I read with no help. Nov 8, 1978 I only read at school or for homework. Apr 5, 1979 Started reading Judy Blume. Jan 5, 1980 I loved reading books with poems. Where the Sdewalk Ends was my all time favorite book. Jul 5, 1982 Judy Blume was the only Author I read for many years. I enjoyed all the books she wrote. Sep 5, 1985 In 9th grade I enjoyed reading about Greek Mythology Mar 5, 1990 Did not read much in the early 90's Apr 29, 1993 Started reading children books when I had my first child. Sep 5, 1998 I would have like to have been able to read a good book but, I was reading children books to my kids Jun 15, 2000 My sister gave me a book called The Lake House by James Patterson. Sep 5, 2003 Nicholas Sparks is now my favorite author. My favorite book is the Notebook. Jul 5, 2004 Magic Treehouse Series was my daughter's favorite stories for me to read. Nov 5, 2004 Hank the Cowdog was a series my son read to me. Aug 8, 2007 Went back to college. A lot of reading was required!!! Sep 5, 2012 Still in College and reading many textbooks !