It is "Take Your Child to the Library Day" Again!

If you needed another reason to take your child to a library, here is one. There is a designated "holiday" to encourage you to do it!


Here is the link to the website:


https://www.facebook.com/pages/Take-Your-Child-to-the-Library-Day/286965704682090?fref=nf


Every day is a great day to expose your child to the many books, experienced children's librarians, and special events at a public library. But, why not celebrate?

Learn Something New

Learn something new (yes, you). Show your child that you too, as an adult are learning. Send the message that learning is something you do for a lifetime. Say you see something interesting on TV—maybe a program about a time in history that intrigues you or an endangered animal species. Mention that you want to learn more about that topic. Then take your child to the library with you or to a bookstore, or even sit her beside you at the computer. Show her how you do the research and tell her what you are learning. 

This is a good way to help your child understand that reading is a way to learn about things—even for adults! That sounds simple and obvious, but your child might not really understand the power that reading provides. Model it. Help her gain an appreciation for the value of reading to learn.

Mad for Reading Is Five Years Old!

Five years ago, Mad for Reading was born.

It has been a wonderful five years. I have enjoyed sharing ideas with my readers, promoting literacy events and organizations, meeting other bloggers, and navigating the exciting world of social media.

I deeply appreciate all the friends and family who have shared their ideas about reading books, as well as their fabulous photographs of children reading alone or with others. Help me celebrate the next five years of Mad for Reading by following me on Twitter, and/or here. Send me your ideas, advice, and photographs to help spread the joys of sharing stories and loving books. Keep the world reading!

Happy birthday to all of us!