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The book club became a regular fixture, and Lemoine became addicted to connecting nonreaders to the perfect book.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2022

Studies have shown that avid readers of all ages have more empathy than nonreaders and a broader understanding of the world.

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2021

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Robinson noted that best-selling Scholastic titles, like “The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter” and “Captain Underpants,” have “converted nonreaders into readers and made reading available to all.”

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2017

I have worked with many kids who enter first and even second grade as nonreaders, and with a little extra attention, most catch up to their peers quickly.

From Slate

And the way he spins yarns is enough to make even nonreaders feel right at home.

From Time Magazine Archive