First Lady | Summer Reading Challenge
One day. One book. For children everywhere. October 2, 2008.
Can you imagine your childhood without your favorite stories? Neither can we. The fact is that most children in low income communities have few, if any, age appropriate books in their homes. The number of books in a home is the single strongest indicator of a child's future reading ability, setting him or her on a track for success in school and in life.
Help us bring national attention to the importance of early childhood education by making Jumpstart's Read for the Record the largest shared reading experience ever. You can make a difference by reading to a child; we recommend reading twenty minutes every day.
So join us and take action on October 2, 2008.
To show your support for Jumpstart's work and the importance of early education:
- Read with a child and open the world of reading.
- Join a book club or visit your local library.
- Read on October 2 - Celebrate Jumpstart's Read for the Record in your local community or school. Join or build a local reading event and share your involvement with friends and family.
Please visit www.readfortherecord.org for more details.
If your school would like to add your minutes to the record please visit the above website.
Sincerely,
Christine Kearl
Deputy of Education
Read with a Child
 Reading Power...It's In YOU! |
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| Introduction | Letter from Governor and First Lady Huntsman ( 746kb) |
| Program Information | Program Information ( 746kb) |
| Calendars | June ( 1.1mb) |
| July ( 1.2mb) |
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| August ( 1.1mb) |
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| Bookmarks | Bookmark front ( 5.2mb) |
| Bookmark back ( 1 mb) |
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| Book Recommendations | Book Recommendations ( 736kb) |
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