Kerry Lum, Summer Intern

When I think of how reading impacted my life, I always think of George R. R. Martin’s quote, a ‘reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.’ Reading has allowed me to explore so many places I never would have otherwise, from 1950s New York to Narnia. I could be sitting in a car, classroom, or wherever, open a book, and instantly be transported somewhere else – even another perspective. Reading is the only art form that allows you to step inside someone’s head and truly immerse yourself in their thought process. It has broadened my perspective and helped me understand other people and myself better.