My favorite genre of books is what ever will engage me to the point I cannot put it down and would sacrifice sleep in order to finish it. I am a pleasure reader. Authors I enjoy are: Marcia Lynn McClure, Carol Umberger, Louis Lamour, Janet Evanovich and many more. I could never put a tag on a favorite book, but there are always a couple that call me back for a reread.
For Young Adult literature, I have really enjoyed J. K. Rowling. Her Harry Potter Series really captivated me from a young age until the last one came out when I was 19. I continue to see the popularity of her books in young readers which excites me because I have enjoyed them so much. Her work is creative and different in many ways which made her work fresh compared to carbon copy novels.
I have also enjoyed Rick Riordan. I have always enjoyed Greek mythology, therefore his works easily caught my attention. They instantly catch your attention but detailed and complex enough to not give the plot away, allowing you to read every word in suspense of what is going to happen.
Geared to a younger audience I have enjoyed David Bouchard, because he explores his First Nation roots after his heritage was forced to assimilate and not knowing his history in the beginning stages of his life. He is a great example and advocate for First Nation issues and his work displays it. He also has beautiful illustrations.
For me, literacy has been a part of my life, which I would contribute to my mother and her persistence in making sure I was able to read. Fluency and Comprehension were two different things in my realm of reading. I considered my ability to read fluently exceptional and basic recall comprehension as well. However, if you are to include deeper comprehension and the ability to relate concepts at a higher level was a struggle for me. Over the years, I am proud to say that comprehension has increased in my skills due to the reading I do.
The ability to comprehend what we read is an essential part of living. Perhaps not deep intellectual, but superficial comprehension is, because it allows for the daily on goings in one's life. From shopping, medication for yourself or your family to basic directions and instructions. Without basic literacy and comprehension, the life of an individual will be destined for hardship and difficulty. Therefore literacy is not just important it is a necessity of a decent future life.