The Provo City Library has a summer reading program each year and through incentives they provide, children are encouraged to keep up their literary skills during the summer when school is not in session. Details at the library or on their website.
In addition, the Governor's literacy program, called Read Today is challenging kids to read all summer. They are offering prizes to those who take the challenge. They have printed a calendar with fun summer activity ideas, and coupons for discounts on treats. The calendar is available to download on the Read Today website or pick up a copy at Deseret Book stores. Go to the Read Today website to take the summer reading challenge.
The summer reading program for Read Today is kicking off on Saturday, June 4th (my birthday!), at BYU's Wilkinson Center. This celebration is in conjunction with the Festival of Books and among the activities there, guest authors and illustrators will be on hand to sign books. Come and greet Brandon Mull (Fablehaven series), Obert Skye (Leven Thumps series), Keith Merrill, Dean Hughes, and many others. There will be live music on stage, movies in the theaters,chefs in a dining tent, a storytelling area, and a teen tent. For more information, see the Festival of Books website.
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