Friday, April 25, 2014
Reading Changes Things!
It's exciting to hear a first grader say that she loves to read, but disheartening to hear her say that she no longer wants to read because the kids in her class are always picking at her. What?!?! These are the formative years, and reading is essential! No child should contend with teasing for reading.
Hearing this saddened me, and it still troubles me. However, some good did come out of this conversation. This little girl didn't know that she was speaking to a person who writes children's books. Once I told her about my books and why I write them, she beamed! We continued to talk more, and then she asked if she could have a copy of one of my books. I told her "yes" if she promises to keep reading. She agreed, and I autographed a book for her. Yet, the story won't end here, my goal is to follow-up with the principal and site coordinator on her progress.
#ReadingMatters #ReadAnyway #ReadingChangesThings #KeepReading
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Celebrating National Library Week: Libraries Hold Value
Reading programs at the library are a wonderful way for youth to stay engaged in reading. When I was a kid, my sister and I would go to the library every Saturday to check out books to read. We had our own library cards with our own code names on them. My code name was California queen, and my sister's code name was California princess. As children, we felt a sense of empowerment because we possessed a library card, and we also felt a sense of ownership because no one could take reading from us...it was ours to have. Today, libraries are still offering great programs and book suggestions for young and advanced readers. For the most part, libraries are a wonderful resource for information. They offer reading programs for all ages, book clubs, language classes, computer access, and a range of seminars to keep the public updated and informed. Yet, the best part about libraries in my assessment is the free access. In a time where most things are associated with costs, it is good to know that libraries hold their value and more.
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