Raising a Reader

How do you raise a child to be an enthusiastic and consistent reader? TV, videogames, computers, and other modern distractions sometimes make it difficult for children to focus on reading. Here are some strategies that the diligent parent can use to help motivate a child to read.   These tips are from the PBS program Between the Lions at pbskids.org/lions.

·      Visit your local library often. Get your children their own library cards. Try a story hour or other free event at the library.

·      Check out the local bookstore or book section of a local store. A book or gift certificate always makes a terrific gift.
·      Let your child see you reading, whether it's the newspaper, a magazine, or the latest bestseller.
·      Create a library for your child of new or used books. Look for affordable books at yard sales, secondhand bookstores, and library book sales.