Summertime... a time of parks, pools, and playdates. Yet summertime can also mean a loss of reading skills for some. "Young readers who don't continue to read over the summer — especially those who are reluctant or at-risk — are likely to lose crucial ground. One summer off can sometimes mean a whole school year of struggling academic performance." Fortunately, there are many incentive programs to encourage kids to read this summer. Businesses such as Borders Books, Barnes and Noble, Half Price Books, Pizza Hut, and Chuck E. Cheese … [Read more...]
