Encouraging Summer Reading

By Becky | June 9, 2022
A young girl with braided hair sits at a table, deeply immersed in reading "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Seuss. The background is softly lit, and text on the right side reads, "Encouraging Summer Reading." Website URLs are at the bottom.

Encouraging summer reading can be difficult. Sometimes kids need a little incentive to read during the summer months. Here’s a tried and true idea to get kids motivated and reading…Book Bingo! There are kids who are naturally drawn to books. I was one of these kids; flashlight under the pillow, a few books going at…

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Raising a Bookworm

By Becky | May 6, 2012
A person wearing a denim jacket and jeans sits on a wooden bench, embodying the spirit of a true bookworm as they write in a notebook. They're outdoors in front of a large tree, with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a peaceful setting.

The summer months are a great time to dig into books, just for the joy of reading. What better way to spend sultry summer afternoons than with a good book in a backyard hammock? The local library is a great source of endless adventures to entice the imagination in children of all ages. Give your…

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