when you were a student, were you allowed to read books that out off textbook?

As a student I was encouraged to read all kind of books both at home as well as in school. In fact we had a library in school with all kind of books - even romantic stories. We had to take books regularly and read them.

Well! whats wrong in reading novels.. it is good to read novel.. it helps in improving your language and communication skills... So not allowing studen tto read anything out of textbooks is very bad... No one stopped me from reading any books.. but i dint like to read many books.. maybe one book in a month.. thats it.. not much...

I think its good if you read more good literature, good books under guidance. While we are still kids we do not have the ability to judge good or bad books. For that reason school library and teachers are helpful. Reading is always good for are interactive skills. Thanks.