Summer reading incentive programs at public libraries: Pros and cons 11 Articles

by S D Rios

As a teacher and parent, I strongly recommend that children take part in the summer reading program at the local public library! My kids have been participating for a number of years and have always enjoyed it! Here ar...read more

by Vivian Vega

Summer reading programs at public libraries are excellent for children to participate in. They provide an opportunity for children to learn about the world around us through books, and to acquire a love for reading. Our su...read more

by Ginger Kazay

Summer reading incentive programs for children are sponsored by public libraries in many different cities and towns. These programs can be a great way to encourage young readers. They usually allow the children to "ear...read more

by Amy Paul

Experts tell us that our kids need to read and listen to others read. Summer, with its wonderful weather, busy schedule, and down-time from the rigor of school life, may mean freedom from reading for some. Thankfully, lib...read more

by Royce Radcliffe

Summer reading incentive programs can be a great benefit to the development of your child, but that does not mean they are perfect. Deciding whether or not to put your child into one involves weighing the pros against the ...read more

by Phil Hill

Illiteracy is on the rise. Anything that can be done to attract young people to books has got to be a good thing. Children do not appreciate how vital it is for them to be able to read and write capably when they get older...read more

by Jared Garrett

Why read when you've got TV, Movies and BluRay? This, happily, is not a difficult question to answer. We read to keep our minds active, our imaginations ever-expanding, and our souls alive. Our public libraries are a spect...read more

by Tricia Ramfos

I feel that summer reading programs are great for children and families. Yet, as the mother of a child with a severe learning disability based in the language arts area, I have my frustration with them as well. My s...read more

by Lori Piper

As an avid reader myself, as a daughter of an elementary school teacher, as an aunt to two struggling readers, I love the summer reading programs at our public school library. Every summer my niece and nephew stay with me ...read more

by Cecelia Martinez

As the daughter of an elementary-school teacher who lived two blocks away from the local library, I am the product of summer reading programs. I remember riding my bike down to the small brick building at the beginning of...read more

by Jennifer Sanchez

There are public libraries all around our town that offer great benefits to children of all ages. The best way to take advantage of public library incentives is to engage your child in reading at a very young age. Engaging...read more