Every month we like to highlight one of our superstar Page Turners. This month we are honoring two! The newest additions to our Page Turners team- our interns!
our January Page Turners of the Month Are…
Ashlie Morrison and Shanaya Malik
What has been the best book you've read with Page Turners?
The best book that I've read with Page Turners has been Yes No Maybe So, by Aisha Saeed and Becky Albertalli because the two main characters were both minorities, and I appreciated the book's representation of race and culture. I also found that it had discussed politics and other real-world issues while also being a cute romance novel, so it was entertaining as well as educational!
Why did you start reading books with Page Turners and why do you continue?
I started reading books with Page Turners as I thought that having to read books as a form of community service would be a wonderful opportunity considering that I'm a bookworm! I continued because I realized that the books that Words Alive offers are so diverse and open to touching on subjects that schools often don't educate students on, so I liked being able to understand more about life through those books.
How has being a Page Turner changed the way you read or think about reading?
I would say that being a Page Turner has changed the way I read and think about reading in the sense that it has made me more open to learning about different issues in the world and being able to view subjects from a different perspective. I think that Words Alive has allowed me to better understand the importance of diversity and having a willingness to discuss subjects that are important in society and the world.
What has been the best book you've read with Page Turners?
I’d have to say the March Trilogy by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell. It was really engaging way of seeing the civil rights movement from a current perspective and shows the legacy John Lewis left behind.
Why did you start reading books with Page Turners and why do you continue?
I started reading books with Page Turners because I needed something to do during quarantine! I’ve always loved to read so when I found out there was an organization that needed volunteers to read and review books I jumped at the chance. I’m really glad I did because it has been a rewarding experience!
How has being a Page Turner changed the way you read or think about reading?
Being a Page Turner has helped me expand my perspective. I think most people are drawn to characters which represent them and being a Page Turner has encouraged me to read books with more diverse characters and perspectives, which I’ve really enjoyed!
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