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On April 12, The Children’s Trust is encouraging families across Miami-Dade County to participate in D.E.A.R, Drop Everything and Read, with The Children’s Trust’s Book Club program. This day is a national celebration of reading in honor of author Beverly Cleary, reminding families to take at least 30 minutes per day to enjoy a book together.
“The earlier you start reading to your child, the better chances they have for success in school and life,” said The Children’s Trust President and CEO James R. Haj. “Our Book Club recognizes that fact by expanding access to free monthly books to all Miami-Dade children from birth until their fifth birthday.It could be the start to a lifetime of sharing the joy of reading with your children.”
The Children’s Trust improved and expanded Book Club program was started to help young children develop their early reading skills for school readiness and for maximum enjoyment with their families. Members receive a new book every month in English or Spanish along with a guide for parents with activities, information and suggestions about how to share the book with their children.
The books are selected to both entertain and educate and include classics, award-winners and picture books to engage even the youngest “readers.” With the support of this program, children are being exposed to reading and literacy-related activities prior to preschool and kindergarten, which often results in better grades, likeliness to graduate and go on to college, and realize greater successes as adults.
Parents are able register children from birth until they’re 4-and-a-half years old by visiting www.TheChildrensTrust.org/BookClub.
