Reading Builds My Brain - By Yasithma Amadoru

Written By: Yasithma Amadoru

Category: Essay

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Yasithma Amadoru's poignant essay, "Reading Builds My Brain," is a captivating contribution to the Essay category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This competition celebrates the power of words and creativity across the globe. Yasithma, under the pen name "Reading Builds my brain," explores the transformative and enlightening role that reading plays in developing one's intellect and imagination. Through a personal narrative, Yasithma illustrates how books act as brain nutrition, fostering creativity and intelligence.

About the Work

In "Reading Builds My Brain," Yasithma Amadoru eloquently discusses the profound impact reading has on intellectual growth and creativity. The essay is infused with a sense of wonder and discovery, as Yasithma recounts how each book read is a journey embarked upon from the comfort of one's own room. The piece highlights how reading enriches vocabulary, enhances grammar, and instills confidence, ultimately advocating for readers to become leaders through the power of literature.

Reading Builds my brain

Original Submission by Yasithma Amadoru

Reading Builds My Brain

Books are like nutrition and energy that makes my brain smart. Like I need energy from food, I need books that there is a magical power to make my brain smart. That's why reading is very important to our brains.

You know that you can go on journeys without going outside of your room. That's by reading books. For example, we can use Alice in wonderland. I could imagine the whole Alice was in. I thought, I was actually in the forest that Alice was in. Do you know that imagination can help our brain grow smarter. If we use our small imagination, our brain is getting more and more creative.

Yesterday, I read a book about a mermaid and there was a new word that I didn't know. It was called " melodious." I check the meaning out. Its meaning was " singing in a sweet voice." Now I'm using that word in my essays and stories. Then, I have been finding more and more new words from my books. It helps me a lot.

Not only did I find new words, but I also improved my spelling and grammar by reading. Now I can write long words without making any spelling errors. It makes my brain more confident and smarter.

Our teacher said reading makes us smarter and more intelligent. One day I read ten minutes. Another, I read twenty minutes. Today, I read thirty minutes. Tomorrow forty. I think today a reader is tomorrow a leader. So, I keep on reading because I want to be a leader and have a smart brain. So, my dear friends, let's all be leaders read books to make our brain smarter.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious event that invites participants from around the world to share their creative expressions across various categories. It celebrates the artistry of words, providing a platform for writers to showcase their talents and share diverse narratives. This competition underscores the universal language of creativity, fostering a community of writers passionate about the written word.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Yasithma Amadoru for their insightful contribution, "Reading Builds My Brain," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Yasithma's reflections remind us of the boundless possibilities that books and reading offer to enrich our minds and lives. We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing more of your inspiring work.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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