But I’m planning to participate in #Readathon2016.
National Readathon Day is an annual event dedicated to the joy of reading and giving. On May 21, readers everywhere will be hanging out at their local library, school, bookstore and/or on social media to read and raise funds in support of literacy.
This year, the Readathon will benefit the American Library Association’s Every Child Ready to Read initiative, a program that supports the early literacy development of children from birth to age five in libraries across the U.S.
If you’d like to join in the fun, sign up here. Then, on May 21, grab a book and start reading. When you’re ready for a break — perhaps to refresh your cup of tea or to find a more comfortable reading position — share what you’re reading on social media using the hashtag #Readathon2016.
I will be live-tweeting my reading extravaganza on Twitter. I may even do a live reading and Q&A on Facebook, if enough people are interested.
You can also help libraries across the nation support early childhood literacy by making a donation on Firstgiving.com. Contributing is quick, easy and secure.
–Photo by Miguel Ugalde
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cmroch
Oh this sounds like such fun!!! I wish we had a pool open then. I get my best reading done during the summer because the pool is the only place I can get Wayne to hang out. He can swim or whatever while I get to lounge and read and not have him asking, “What are we going to do next?” (I love him, but he’s got bad ADD and is like a child who always needs to be entertained…) However, I’d like to contribute because what a great cause. Thanks for sharing that link!