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 evidence
proving that reading is good for us in innumerable ways is abundant. The literature indicates
that not only does reading make us smarter, but it also improves our concentration, focus and
memory; develops our communication skills and ability to empathise; reduces stress and
helps us sleep better; prevents age-related cognitive decline and even makes us live longer:
reading could be considered the elixir of life!