Abington READS!
Posted: July 26, 2012 Filed under: Young Adult | Tags: children, programming, summer reading, teens Leave a commentI’ve been running a program this summer called Abington READS! It’s a buddy-reading program where we match teen volunteers with beginning readers (Grades K-2). They read picture books and easy readers together. Teens are encouraged to let the children read to them. This builds children’s confidence as they start learning one of life’s most important skills.
It’s a great way to keep up children’s reading skills over the summer. Teens also feel empowered as they inspire a new generation of readers. I’ve loved doing this program and look forward doing this year after year.
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More Summer Reading Lists – 2012
Posted: June 27, 2012 Filed under: Readers' Advisory | Tags: readers advisory, summer reading Leave a commentEven more summer reading lists!
- Brain Pickings – 10 Essential Books for Cognitive Sunshine
- Huffington Post – Book for Kids of All Ages
- NPR – Nancy Pearl Unearths Great Summer Reads
- NPR – Summer Books 2012: The Complete List
- LA Times – Summer Reading Guide
Oprah Summer Reading
Posted: June 26, 2012 Filed under: Libraries, Readers' Advisory | Tags: oprah, readers advisory, summer reading Leave a commentOprah’s Summer Reading is the adult version of a school summer reading list… but usually with more murder, spirituality, and extra-marital affairs.
Here’s this year’s list. I gotta go memorize it now and get used to putting lots of holds on these titles for the next few months.