Summer Reading
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Idaho Libraries Rock!
Idaho libraries increased summer reading participation by 38% in 2009. See the summer reading reportfor more information.
The Commission supports summer reading because we know that children who read over the summer will maintain or improve their reading readiness when they go back to school. We also know that libraries and kids go together! Join us in the summer of 2010 to "Make a Splash" for kids birth to 11 and "Make Waves" for ages 12 and up. The 2010 manual was mailed to public libraries in October.
Thank You Fred Meyer Fund
The Fred Meyer Fund provided $15,000 in 2009 for "Books for Summer Readers," which provided 6,290 free paperback books to distribute to children participating in their summer reading programs.
Bright Futures Begin with Summer Reading!
What is Bright Futures? To help Idaho libraries build and strengthen summer reading participation, the Commission offers outreach opportunities. In 2010 Bright Futures will be back, but with a few changes. We will offer three opportunties (application information on each page):
- Free tags: 2009 summer reading theme, outreach, youth services
