There are over a million words in the English language. And yet, a single word can change a mood, start a movement, or bring people together. A word can inspire, persuade, comfort. Words allow us to express ideas, tell stories, resolve conflict and build understanding. But to use words in these ways, we must first acquire them. That's one of the reasons that reading is so important- it's the catalyst that helps us gather the words that we need to express ourselves, tell our s