School Libraries Supporting Wellbeing Through the Use of Bibliotherapy

Abstract

All other academic learning depends on one’s ability to read and the body of evidenceproving that reading is good for us in innumerable ways is abundant. The literature indicatesthat not only does reading make us smarter, but it also improves our concentration, focus andmemory; develops our communication skills and ability to empathise; reduces stress andhelps us sleep better; prevents age-related cognitive decline and even makes us live longer:reading could be considered the elixir of life!