As we celebrate the new year and the start to our 20th Anniversary, we are excited to share 20 reading resolutions to help you grow as a reader this year!

1. Try something new! Picking up a different genre or book that you wouldn’t typically read is a great way to start the year.
2. Read a poetry book.
3. Read more books written by diverse voices.
4. Start a reading diary to reflect on the books that you’ve read.
5. Share a book by reading it aloud to somebody that you care about.
6. Talk about every book that you read.
7. Read a book about a historical figure.
8. Find a book buddy to read with.
9. Re-read a past favorite book.
10. Read a recommendation from a librarian.
11. Start or join a book club.
12. Read a little (or a lot) every day.
13. Gift a favorite book to someone else.
14. Try a new series.
15. Replace 10 minutes a day (or more) of screen time with a new book.
16. Learn a new skill with a “how-to” book.
17. Create a “To-Be-Read” Jar – place slips of paper with book names that you want to read in a jar and use that to select your next read.
18. Read a book about your local community or written by someone in your local community.
19. Read a book about one (or more) of your loved one’s interests or hobbies – find a new way to connect and learn about something they love!
20. Keep a tracker of all of the books that you read, so you can celebrate the accomplishment of achieving your resolutions!

As you work on your reading resolutions this year, take a photo or video and share with us on social media @GovEarlyLiteracyTN.