Summer Reading

School will be letting out very soon. At the end of the year, most kids are given a summer reading packet, or some type of summer work.

Although some children dread the project, others run home and get it done right away. Depending on your school your summer reading may be specified by author, genre, period, etc.

The summer reading packet is to encourage the child’s mind to stay active during the summer by reading a book. Reading is a great way to keep your brain constantly exercising. It brings information into your brain, and stretches your mind.

The classics are always fun to engage yourself in. While Pride and Prejudice seems to be a great love among teenage girls, a favorite classic of mine to read was Dracula. The writing, at times, was difficult to understand, but it made me stop and re-read so I could understand it completely.

Every summer, the Lansdowne library hosts a summer reading program, encouraging kids to read all summer. In this year's program, entitled "One World, Many Stories," children can read around the world with Sneaks the Cat. Children can keep track of books they read with a game board, and a sticker is awarded for every five books.  When the game board is completed, the child will receive a prize.

This is a great program that keeps kids interested in books and encourages them to read using different techniques and activities. Monday, June 20, is the program's official start date. Register online, or visit the Lansdowne library to get started.

Keep reading!