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Reading Revolution:
Inspiring Positive Life Paradigms

March 2, 2012
Phoenix, Arizona

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Kids Need to Read Executive Director Denise Gary introduced ASU Preparatory Academy middle school students to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens on Read Across America Day. The inspirational presentation explored such topics as the life-changing power of reading, developing life missions, embracing positive life paradigms, and cultivating a healthy respect for all people.

Photographs © Robert Gary

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Denise waits for the program to start. © Robert GaryDenise waits for the program to start. © Robert Gary English teacher Andrea Enger introduces Denise. © Robert GaryEnglish teacher Andrea Enger introduces Denise. © Robert Gary Denise reads a thank you letter from author PJ Haarsma to the students. © Robert GaryDenise reads a thank you letter from author PJ Haarsma to the students. © Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary Explaining the work of nonprofits and Kids Need to Read © Robert GaryExplaining the work of nonprofits and Kids Need to Read © Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary Telling stories of the life-changing power of reading © Robert GaryTelling stories of the life-changing power of reading © Robert Gary Sharing a humorous moment with the teacher © Robert GarySharing a humorous moment with the teacher © Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary Introducing the “boring” gift of a nonfiction book © Robert GaryIntroducing the “boring” gift of a nonfiction book © Robert Gary Denise spots a broken line of tape on the floor and uses it to illustrate the concept of a “life mission.” © Robert GaryDenise spots a broken line of tape on the floor and uses it to illustrate the concept of a “life mission.” © Robert Gary “Focus on the mission, ignore the petty, and always move forward!” © Robert Gary“Focus on the mission, ignore the petty, and always move forward!” © Robert Gary “If you have something living deep inside you....” © Robert Gary“If you have something living deep inside you....” © Robert Gary “There is no greater challenge than the challenge we create for ourselves by carrying a chip on our shoulder.” © Robert Gary“There is no greater challenge than the challenge we create for ourselves by carrying a chip on our shoulder.” © Robert Gary Demonstrating the negative paradigm, “life sucks!” © Robert GaryDemonstrating the negative paradigm, “life sucks!” © Robert Gary Sharing the true story of “Stinkpot” © Robert GarySharing the true story of “Stinkpot” © Robert Gary “Yes, I may be old, but I know how to use Facebook!” © Robert Gary“Yes, I may be old, but I know how to use Facebook!” © Robert Gary “Sometimes I pretend to be normal....” © Robert Gary“Sometimes I pretend to be normal....” © Robert Gary The students begin creating their own life missions. © Robert GaryThe students begin creating their own life missions. © Robert Gary The students share their personal thoughts in lit circles. © Robert GaryThe students share their personal thoughts in lit circles. © Robert Gary A representative of each group shares their “AH-HA” moment. © Robert GaryA representative of each group shares their “AH-HA” moment. © Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary A game © Robert GaryA game © Robert Gary The kids share what they learned. © Robert GaryThe kids share what they learned. © Robert Gary Some answers are stunning! © Robert GarySome answers are stunning! © Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary After class, kids practice “moving forward” and past their mistakes on the broken line of tape. © Robert GaryAfter class, kids practice “moving forward” and past their mistakes on the broken line of tape. © Robert Gary A profound moment © Robert GaryA profound moment © Robert Gary Surrounded by boys inspired to read nonfiction! © Robert GarySurrounded by boys inspired to read nonfiction! © Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary © Robert Gary© Robert Gary Happy Read Across America Day! © Robert GaryHappy Read Across America Day! © Robert Gary

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