We rightly appreciate great writing. The value of authors that can teach a distilled concept or weave a magical world is congratulated and remunerated.
But what about the value of readers? How might we equally honor the student (or adult) who seeks out varied and worthy writing, courageously struggles to understand its import and beauty, and recreates their vision and engagement of the world in the encounter?
An exceptional reader may be just as valuable an exceptional writer – and perhaps more rare.
We can choose to become and to appreciate outstanding readers. These days, we need them more than ever.
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