Turn Pages, Build Futures, Ignite a Love for Reading in Our Community!
Join Kids Who Say Reading with a Buddy Makes Books More Fun!
2 Saturdays a month, Sept 14th - Dec 28th, 11 am - 1 pm
In partnership with Hennepin County Library, Legacy Family Center of Minnesota is excited to launch "Let’s Read Together" — a community-driven program that connects established youth readers with eager young listeners.
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Youth Readers (ages 10-17): Share your love of books and inspire younger children.
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Young Listeners (ages 5-9): Dive into exciting stories with a one-on-one reading buddy and let your imagination soar!
As a Youth Reader, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while earning a $100 Visa gift card as a thank-you for your dedication and to assist you in learning more about financial literacy.
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Help children develop language, reading, and listening skills.
2 Saturdays a month, Sept 14th - Dec 28th, 11 am - 1 pm
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Youth Readers aged 10-17 receive a $100 VISA card upon program completion.
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Listeners aged 5-9 benefit from a one-on-one reading buddy.
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The program takes place on two Saturdays each month, offering free books and lunch.
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Includes two field trips to the Brooklyn Park Library.
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While children are occupied, caregivers and parents can take advantage of resources and opportunities to enhance their and their families quality of life.
Did you know?
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Regular Readers Score Higher and Excel Academically
Children who start reading regularly from a young age tend to achieve significantly higher scores on reading tests and consistently perform better academically, setting the stage for long-term educational success.
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Mentored Students Boost Reading Scores by 20%
Children who participated in mentoring programs experienced a remarkable 20% improvement in their reading scores, significantly outperforming their peers who did not receive such mentorship. This demonstrates the powerful impact personalized guidance and support can have on a child's literacy development and overall academic achievement.
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Reading Habits Benefits Children's Language, Cognitive, and Social-Emotional Skills for Life
Children who read regularly
develop stronger language, cognitive, and social-emotional skills, and likely to enjoy reading throughout
adulthood.
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There's Power in Reading Aloud Together
Reading aloud to children regularly can significantly affect their vocabulary, comprehension, and listening skills. In addition, it can also enhance their academic success.
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Create experiences of mutual growth
Inspire young minds to grow in intellect and imagination by engaging with stories that captivate their interests.
Connect listeners with near-peer readers who can motivate and serve as role models in their reading journey.
Perfect for the internet generation, readers and listeners socialize and cultivate a shared love for books.
Reward youth readers with a Visa gift card to promote financial management skills.
Encourage family reading to build a vibrant, educated community of thriving, healthy citizens.
