Reading Timeline for Stephen Novotny

Kindergarten

Dec 31, 1988

I entered kindergarten knowing my letters and their sounds because of my mom. I learned how to read in kindergarten.

Tricked into reading a chapter book

Dec 31, 1990

I was not a strong reader and I was intimidated by chapter books. My mom tricked me by having me read a passage from a chapter book without me knowing it. I remember being proud and gaining confidence.

Reading with my mom

Aug 12, 1994

My mom read with me throughout elementary school but I did not read on my own for enjoyment.

Entering Middle School

Aug 15, 1995

I left elementary school reading at or just below grade level. I did not read for enjoyments

Reading Glasses

Sep 20, 1995

I saw an eye doctor and found out my eyes jump around when I read and I was given reading glasses to help with it.

Glasses Helped

Aug 12, 1997

The glasses helped and my reading improved in middle school.

High School

Jun 3, 2000

I rarely wore the glasses in high school. I got good grades in high school but i did as little reading as possible and often used clip notes.

The Firm

Dec 5, 2001

I read "The Firm" by John Grisham my senior year in high school and this was the first time I can remember that I really enjoyed reading a book.

UNLV

May 1, 2004

When I was at UNLV I didn't read for enjoyment and I avoided taking a literature course.

Literature Course

Jan 8, 2012

I took a literature course at CSN and I enjoyed it. One book we read "All Our Names" by Dinaw Mengestu and it was a great book.

Reading for Enjoyment

Jul 1, 2013

I began reading for enjoyment in my free time. I prefer to read non-fiction books. "Flash Boys" by Michael Lewis is a book I really enjoyed.

My Son

Apr 12, 2017

My son is 19 months old and I try to read to him every night. I want him to find the love for reading that I didn't have until I was older.