The Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia Launches "Read UP! Stop the Summer Slide" Program

The Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia (CRFMC) is thrilled to announce the launch of our "Read UP! Stop the Summer Slide" program this June. Our goal is to get 10,000 books into the hands of kids across the Mid-Columbia to help combat summer reading loss and ensure continuous reading throughout the summer months.

The READ Up: Stop the Summer Slide program is designed to reverse summer reading loss by providing numerous opportunities for children to continue their reading journey during the summer. The program helps families, caregivers, and children incorporate reading aloud into their daily summer routines.

Program Highlights:
Target Audience: READ Up events are tailored for children from birth to age 8 and their parents or caregivers.

• Community Partnerships: We are partnering with local groups offering summer events for children, ensuring a wide reach and engagement.
• Reading Activities and Free Books: At these events, children will participate in various reading activities and receive free books to take home.
• Support for Parents and Caregivers: Organizers will provide tips and take-home materials to help parents and caregivers encourage their young readers.
  
  

We are proud to have Battelle, which operates Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA, Bechtel, CPCCo, Yakima Nation Legends Casino, and the Colville Tribe  as our sponsors for the "READ Up" program. Their generous support makes it possible for us to extend the joy of reading to thousands of children in our community.

Join us in our mission to stop the summer slide and promote a lifelong love of reading!

For more information, please contact:
Leanne Luehrs-Purcell
Executive Director, The Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia
509-393-5459
[email protected]
www.Read20Minutes.com