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CELEBRATING GOD%u2019S GOODNESS 241The Power of Books: Windows to New WorldsBooks have always been a source of knowledge, inspiration and escape, but their true power lies in their ability to open windows to new worlds. For school students, reading offers more than just an academic advantage %u2014 it enriches the mind, fuels creativity and broadens perspectives.In the fast-paced, digital age we live in, books provide a refuge where we can slow down and immerse ourselves in new experiences. Whether it%u2019s the magical realism of %u2018Harry Potter%u2019, the dystopian struggles of The %u2018The Hunger Games%u2019 or the emotional journeys in classics like %u2018To Kill a Mockingbird%u2019, books transport us to places beyond our everyday lives. Through literature, we can step into the shoes of characters from different times, cultures and backgrounds, allowing us to understand and empathise with lives that are different from our own.Reading also sparks creativity and critical thinking. Books encourage us to question, imagine and think deeply about the world around us. Sometimes, the hardest part of any journey is simply starting.Rifaya Kulsum 11 ScienceThe more we read, the more we expand our vocabulary and improve our ability to communicate and express ideas.But perhaps the greatest gift that books offer is their ability to inspire. From heroes who overcome great obstacles to stories of kindness and courage, books remind us of the strength of the human spirit. In every story, there%u2019s a lesson, a challenge, and a possibility waiting to be discovered. So, pick up a book today %u2014 you never know which new world it will take you to!Rifaya Kulsum 11 ScienceAverage %u2013 The AdversaryClass 12If the best was at the very top of the tree And you had a ladder stretching to infinity,Would you still pick the lowest-hanging fruit?Then why do you settle for anything less than you deserve? Why do you give up every time you see a curveWhen you know you are meant for so much more?Too lazy? Too tired? Too unmotivated? Too many broken bones? Too many bruises? How many