Justin's Reader Memoir by Justin Chen https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp A visual exhibit of how my reading experience has evolved from when I was a teeny tiny child to now :) en-us 2024-05-29 12:46:06 UTC 2024-05-29 14:01:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Little Leveled Readers jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011726139 My first ever memory of reading anything book related was in Pre-school when my teachers forced me to read Scholastic's Little Leveled Reader books. Although they were super easy, they felt like a chore and made me think I despised reading for some odd reason.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011726139 The Very Hungry Caterpillar jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011730330 My Kindergarten teacher would always choose this book to read during our read along sessions on the carpet. It was one of my favorite books as a child and I loved reading it.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011730330 The Rainbow Fish jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011734227 "A long way out in the deep blue sea there lived a fish."


This was another example of a book my Kindergarten teacher loved reading to our class. The colorful front cover of the book has been ingrained in my head since I first saw it lol

]]> 2024-05-29 13:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011734227 Fly Guy jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011737096 This was a book that I bought at my school's book fair and loved. My brother and I would always take turns reading it and had a common fondness of the humor within the book. I am pretty sure I read all of the entire Fly Guy book series as a child!

]]> 2024-05-29 13:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011737096 Non-Fiction Books jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011739645 I also found a massive love for reading National Geographic Books because the facts I learned were all super interesting.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011739645 Wonder jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011741200 This is another book I fell in love with when I was younger. Similar to Fly Guy, this was a novel that connected me and my older brother because we both heavily enjoyed reading it. I read this book as a 6th grader and it opened me up to a bigger love of reading.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011741200 The Night She Disappeared (Love of Mystery) jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011746426 This book was the book that started my huge love of the mystery and horror genre. I read this novel in 7th grade and as soon as I read the first page, I was completely hooked. I think I read the book in like a few days because it was so attention grabbing.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011746426 Speak jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011749934 This was the first ever book that I read in middle school that had a super serious and heavy undertone. My brother recommended me this book and I cannot thank him enough because it still remains as one of my favorite novels of all time.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011749934 Recap (start to shift) jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011750946 Just to recap, my reading experiences as a small child and even in middle school were overall very positive and I very much enjoyed reading.... UNTIL HIGH SCHOOL :(

]]> 2024-05-29 13:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011750946 Joy Luck Club (the start of my hatred) jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011754645 This was the novel that shifted my perspective on reading. It was my summer reading book for freshman year and I absolutely hated it. I honestly think a large part of my hatred probably stemmed from the crazy amounts of annotations that my teacher had required me to complete for a grade. But the book was also not my favorite either since the characters all annoyed me for some reason.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011754645 To Kill a Mocking Bird jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011758065 This book added to my hatred of reading as a high schooler. I remember we had so many random school assignments related to this novel and it drove me insane. I think freshman year kind of ruined my love for reading.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011758065 SOPHOMORE YEAR (the year I met the amazing ms. edels) jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011758712 This was another major shift in my perspective of reading since Ms. Edelstein changed the requirement of annotating our books which made me fall back in love with reading.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011758712 The Great Gatsby jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011763643 This was the first book I read during sophomore year and it changed me as a person forever! I absolutely adored the evolution of the characters within the book and it made me fall back in love with fiction novels. All of the symbols and motifs in the book were also super captivating and I learned how to read books from specific lenses.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011763643 How to Read Lit like a Professor jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011767208 I read this book for summer reading for this past year and it opened my eyes to a brand new perspective of how to read novels. I always find myself remembering random facts and strategies that the book taught me. I have never in my life read something similar to this novel (in a positive way).

]]> 2024-05-29 13:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011767208 The Color Purple jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011770001 This was my favorite book I read during AP Literature and the plot and characters really captured me. I give this book a 10/10 and recommend everyone to read it to be honest. I even watched the new movie adaptation that came out last year because I was so obsessed with this novel.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011770001 My Biggest Reading Influence jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011772077 My biggest influence as a reader is most definitely m,y brother. Because both my parents are immigrants and are not very fluent in the English language, they never really recommended me any book to read. However, my older brother always gave me tips on how to read and which books he thought I would enjoy to read.

]]> 2024-05-29 13:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011772077 Reading Goals for the Future jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011773699

  • I really hope to:

    • Start reading for fun again and not just for school assignments

    • Read at least 3-4 books during summer

    • Explore new genres that I may enjoy

    • ]]>     2024-05-29 13:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011773699     I need some book recommendations, so if you're reading this and you have some, PLEASE LET ME KNOW :) jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011774242 2024-05-29 13:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011774242 Guest Book (Brother) jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011780386 "Justin is definitely one of the biggest readers I know. Although we are 3 years apart, we have a very similar taste in books. I enjoy discussing books we have both read together and super glad that he took AP Literature this year!"

    ]]>     2024-05-29 13:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011780386     Favorite Thing about Reading jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011781843 I love reading so much because it allows me to explore new worlds, ideas, and perspectives, and ignites my imagination and curiosity.

    ]]>     2024-05-29 13:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011781843     Challenging jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011783201 The most challenging thing I find with reading books is maintaining focus and comprehension, especially with complex texts or distractions around. I have super bad ADHD sometimes and can't stay focused on one thing for too long.

    ]]>     2024-05-29 13:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011783201     Article jchen25_26 https://padlet.com/jchen25_26/el7hgjkprvoybqyp/wish/3011784640 This is an article on my all time favorite novel!

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