Reading Admissions Essay

Thirteen years ago, I can recall myself checking out drawing books as reading books. I was not an artist, but the ideal of transitioning lines and dots into a drawing picture caught my attention. During this period, I found no other books exciting to read other than these drawings books that showed me step by step how to draw animals, people, and other creations of art. My teacher stressed to me the importance of reading books that were more meaningful, but I had no desire of reading anything. Yet, I developed an interest to explore the simplicity of art sketches in those drawing books.

Moving forward, I stepped away from the drawing books and focused more on drama series such as The Bluford series. The ideal of drama and suspense pulled me
I began to read more at home and at school. I remained calm and relaxed when I read more because I read books that sparked my interest. So, as I grew older and entered my freshman year of high school, I transitioned from reading PG-13 books to rated R books. Altogether, I started to read books that were more vicious and sexual, no longer read books in the school library, and began to buy books from Walmart. I knew that I still had a desire to read because as my sister shopped for items at the store, I would spend that time to scan through books and decide on which storyline I wanted to take home to
In fact, reading is fundamental because reading builds character. Reading can build character as far as understanding, reflecting and analyzing text, memorizing the story and the sequence of event, while broadening one’s education. Reading also builds character by enhancing communication and listening skills. Another fundamental aspect of reading is finding an interest in the subject. Most individuals may agree with this statement: “One mostly read books and stories of their interest,” and if the statement is evaluated, most individuals may not read nor enjoy a book that they are uninterested in. In the beginning stages of having a desire to read, there would be easier transition in stepping outside of one’s desired genre of books to read other