2009 Kentucky Summer Reading Program
Be Creative @ your library
& Express Yourself @ your library
The 2009 summer reading program will explore the arts -- painting, music, drama, dance, poetry, and more. The children's theme - Be Creative - and the teen theme - Express Yourself - will feature the visual arts, performing arts, games, art activities, and much more to help participants maintain their skills during school vacation. Best of all, there will be plenty of voluntary reading and fun, fun, fun!!!
The Value of Summer Reading Programs
New York State Library:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.htm
Highlights of Research on Summer Reading and Effects on Student Achievement (PDF format)
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.pdf
North Carolina State Library:
http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/ld/youth/case.htm#Power