Children who do not continue to read over the summer can lose as much as three months of reading achievement.
Did you know:
- In Idaho, low ‐ income homes average only 1 book for every 300 children. By comparison, in middle and high ‐ income homes, each child has an average of 50 books. (Book It Forward, 2014)
- Reading proficiently is the most significant indicator of academic success.
- 85% of children in the juvenile justice system are functionally illiterate.
What parents & children can do:
Join a Library Summer Reading Program
Most libraries in North Idaho are participating in the national Collaborative
Summer Reading Program theme: “Build a Better World.” Each library will have its own special events & activities for children, teen readers, and adults.
Children and teens are also encouraged to keep a reading log for the summer and can collect prizes at the library based on time spent reading.
Area libraries:
- www.cdalibrary.org/events
Downtown Coeur d’Alene
208-769-2315 - www.CommunityLibrary.Net
Community Library Network
Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Athol, Harrison, Pinehurst
208-772-5612, ext.121 - www.lcplibrary.org
Lake City High School
208-763-0814
eBooks!
Those who run out of reading material between library visits can go online and select titles to download. Visit the Coeur d’Alene Public Library’s OverDrive: cin.overdrive.com or various eLibrary & eReference options listed from the Community Library Network: CommunityLibrary.Net/eLibrary.