I love reading. If you ever meet me and want something to talk about ask me about a book I am reading, or my favorite book, or author. I can go on for years and I love discovering new books. I love hearing what other people are reading.
One of the things I am most proud of is that I have passed this love on to my child. My kid’s bedroom looks like a library. She also knows when we go shopping if she asks for a book, I will get it. Want a new toy, not so much. Want a new book, no problem.
The sad part is that this is not rue for the some kids:
“Most children in low-income families have very few, if any age appropriate books in their homes. As a result, they miss out on the reading experiences that form the foundation for success in school and life. In fact, each year, one third of America’s children arrive at their first day of school without the skills necessary to succeed. ”
- James Cleveland, President: Jumpstart
About Read for the Record: Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, presented in partnership with Pearson, is your chance to experience for yourself the importance of Jumpstart’s work . Please join ONE MILLION children and us across the United States on October 8th, 2009. Together, we’ll read The Very Hungry Caterpillar – the 2009 limited edition campaign book, and help raise awareness of the importance of early childhood education.
Participating is easy:
Be counted. Pledge to read today at readfortherecord.org. You’ll find everything you need to have your participation counted on October 8th.
Buy your book. Visit a Wal-Mart near you starting September 8th to buy this year’s limited edition campaign book (we went and got it) to read with us! Or buy it online at readfortherecord.org; proceeds from book sales benefit Jumpstart.
Sponsor a book. Most of the preschool children Jumpstart works with have NO BOOKS at home, let alone the classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Help “jumpstart” a child’s library – visit readfortherecord.org to donate a book today.
Get others involved? Spread the word to your friends and family!
Celebrities giving back to the kids: Tony, Golden Globe and Emmy award winning star Mary-Louise Parker (YouTube) and MTV’s The Hills star Lo Bosworth (YouTube) are teaming up with Jumpstart’s Read for the Record© campaign. Together, they are reading Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar – the 2009 campaign book. This will be a record-breaking celebration of reading, community service, and fun. Jumpstart’s Read for the Record will kick off on 10/08/09, on NBC’s TODAY show in Rockefeller Center with Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and more.
Pledge to Read Oct 8th, 2009
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