Read a Book, Give a Book

Betsey Blanche — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:35:00 GMT

Jumpstart, The Pearson Foundation, and We Give Books have teamed up this year for the annual Read for the Record campaign coming up on October 7^th. The event encourages as many people as possible to come together on the same day to read a classic children's book. This year, the book is Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day. Not only does Read for the Record encourage reading, it's also a way to promote the fantastic literacy work Jumpstart does in preschool classes across the country.

This year, the campaign has added some new features. As of September 7^th, readers can actually access on online, digital version of the book to read. But the cool thing is that by reading the online version, people are not just adding to the Read for the Record number, they are also donating a print version of the book to children in Jumpstart classrooms. I tried it out today and was pleased at how easy it is. After reading the book, you are asked to register with your name and email address which I don't always love to do but feel it's well worth it in this situation.

If you have a minute and you're interested, check out the We Give Books site and register for Read for the Record.

Join the Summer Reading Program on June 10

Michelle Cervantes — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:26:00 GMT

Round Rock Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program is about to begin!

Readers of all ages are welcome to join the program and earn coupons and incentives. Simply come to the library starting June 10, to pick up a reading log and get started. And, the library will be the cool place to be this summer for storytimes, musicians, special programs for teens and more. The program runs from June 10 - August 10. Please contact Theresa Faris at 218-7011 for more information.

Library Info : kid's programs

Read a Book, Give a Book

Join the Summer Reading Program on June 10