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Raising A Reader
The Raising A Reader mission is to foster healthy brain development, parent-child bonding and early literacy skills critical for school success by engaging parents in a routine of daily "book cuddling" with their children from birth to age five. This mission addresses a national need for effective early literacy programs. One in three children entering kindergarten lacks basic pre-reading skills, which are proven to be a key factor in determining high-school graduation and lifelong success.
The National Book Bag Movement
Raising A Reader is a child-driven program encompassing early childhood educators, parents and librarians in a coordinated "read-aloud" effort. Each week, bright red book bags filled with beautiful picture books are rotated into homes. The book bag and its contents quickly become a child's favorite toy. The result is an irresistible request: "Please read to me!"
For more information, contact Heidi Krape or Robin Minick or visit the national Raising A Reader website.
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