Here’s a short extract from Reading Lessons by Carol Atherton – a reflection on the books we studied at school and the way they quietly shape us.
!["The books we read at school […] act as touchstones for generations […] Their lessons will sit quietly within us for years, until something awakens them […] When we reread them as adults, they can resonate with us in ways that we never dreamed of when we first met them."](https://cherryedits.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lennie.jpg?w=750)

And now I’m going to be nosy:
– Are there school books that still echo in your mind or your writing?
– Have you ever revisited one and seen it through new eyes?
– Did any of them shape your storytelling instincts or push you in a totally different direction?
Head to the comments to share!
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