In America, summer reading programs (offer) at most area libraries. Participants can report their reading prizes. Most state libraries work together on developing themes for summer reading so that they can share resources.
"On Your Mark, Get Set... READ!" is this year's nationwide summer reading program theme (choose) by representatives from most states. While individual libraries may carry out the programs (different), their summer reading programs also center on the theme.
Summer reading programs are particularly important for children and teens (return) to school in the fall. Reading can prevent summer reading loss, is also called "Summer Slide". Summer reading loss occurs when students do not read over the summer. As result, they're no longer at grade level when they start school again in the fall. According to the research, reading just five books over the summer is OK.
During the summer reading programs, kids can read what they want. The key is reading for pleasure. The more they enjoy reading, the more they want to read. Whether that is with books, graphic novels, magazines audiobooks, it can help build confidence in reading and increase (student) formal education.
Summer reading programs are for more than children as they are programs for adults, too. If parents read in front of their children, it (provide) good modeling for the little ones.
