Today is World Read Aloud Day.
Many people may think that reading aloud involves an adult reading to a child. However, anyone can read out loud to anyone, and I encourage you to do so.
I read out loud to Hubby the evening before we started dating. The book was James and the Giant Peach. We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last December, so reading to another must be powerful.
I read to kids whenever I can, but I also read out loud to myself. I gain a new understanding of the words on the page when I speak them. I have read many a nonfiction book aloud that was like music. Really lovely.
Here is a secret. When an author is editing their story, they will read it aloud to see how it flows and sounds. If you don’t read out loud, you are missing part of the author’s creative process.
Read aloud today. Rick a book* that you love and recite a favorite bit to someone else. It doesn’t have to be long, but it could be life-changing.
*If you can’t decide what to read out loud, I recommend anything by Edgar Allan Poe. He knew how to blend twisty stories with a lyrical style.