Wednesday, September 8, 2010

September 8, 2010 ~ International Literacy Day

Well, if you were good you read a book on Monday for "read a book day" and you're all set for today.  First celebrated in 1966 this day was proclaimed a holiday by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to draw attention to the millions of adults who cannot read.  To find events and ideas of how to participate in this day, you can check with your local Rotary Club or Library.
On the homefront, the best thing you can do for your children is to instill in them a love for reading.  Start them off young, read to them until they are able to read to you, and let them see you reading in your spare time.

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