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Summer Reading

Dear Caregivers,

You frequently ask us how you can best support your child’s academic growth during the summer. One simple response is to help them to become avid readers. Research has shown that the more children read, the more success they experience across academic subjects. As important, we have seen firsthand how reading can cultivate deep empathy, promote self-reflection, and build cultural competency. Making reading central to your child's life is a true gift. Reading with your child can have significant academic and social-emotional benefits, even for older students. Having your child read favorite passages or describe the action of a picture to you, talking with them about the books you read, asking questions about the books they are reading, listening to audiobooks on family road trips, and going to the library together are all ways to nurture your child’s and family’s reading life.

We hope that your summer will be filled with many wonderful reading experiences. We have included a QR code link to our summer reading website. Here, you will find links to many free resources to enhance your summer reading experience and to support your child’s continued growth as a reader. Thank you for all the ways you support the young readers in your life. If you have any questions about the summer reading program, please reach out to us.

Have a wonderful summer and happy reading!

Jillian Van Ells, Librarian                                                 
Lucy Hampton, Reading Specialist

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