Specific Purpose: To educate the audience about the importance of reading and give them tips on how to develop a lifelong love of reading.
The topic of your speech should be something that is relevant to your audience's interests and needs. In this case, the topic of reading is appropriate because it is something that all children should be encouraged to do.
You can narrow down your topic by focusing on a specific aspect of reading, such as:
The benefits of reading for children
Different types of reading material
How to find and choose books
Tips for reading comprehension
Encouraging reluctant readers
You can gather data for your speech by:
Browsing the web for information on the topic
Reading books and articles about reading