Every parent knows that reading is important, but during the summer it is easy to bypass this valuable skill unless you get your children involved in a summer reading program. Most local libraries offer summer reading programs. What is a summer reading program? Most libraries choose a theme for the summer. Then each week the story hour and activities revolve around that theme. Most programs try to take advantage “of children’s natural curiosity to introduce new subjects and different genres – things kids might not study in school but are interested in.” Children are encouraged to read so many books … Continue reading →