- ABC 27’s “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign kicks off Monday.
- Community donations will allow students at our neighborhood schools to take home books and build their own library at home.
- Watch the video to below to hear from students about why they love reading and how you can be a part of sustaining this passion.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Boosting learning gains with new books.
Research shows students with high reading proficiency by the end of 3rd grade are more likely to remain in school. This year, our ABC 27 “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign will donate books to students here to help with that goal.
At Riley, I found some of the biggest reading fans and asked them why they love to read.
“I love reading because it just helps me learn,” said 5th grader, Micah. “Science, history, and sometimes even cooking.”
“It makes your brain like stronger, and you can get smarter by reading,” said Josue, another student.
“You can learn new experiences in books,” said Londin.
It’s a hobby and a passion for these students that’s helping their academic performance, and it’s also fun.