New York State Assembly’s
Summer
Reading
Challenge

Dream Big
READ!

Sponsored by
Assemblyman
Edward P. Ra

in cooperation with

www.summerreadingnys.org

Dear Friend,

Summer’s arriving. What a perfect time to read and learn about the world right here in New York. Studies show that children who continue to read during the summer perform better in school in the fall.

To encourage our children to become excited about reading, I am holding the Summer Reading Challenge, in coordination with the New York State Library’s initiative, Summer Reading at New York Libraries. “Explore New York,” is New York Libraries’ theme, saying to children “Dream Big READ,” and urging tweens to “Own the Night” and see what the world offers. We’ve included some guideposts. You can also check your local library for more options.

Here’s how the challenge works: Mark the enclosed calendar for each day in July and August that your child reads with you, someone else or alone. When you’ve marked off 40 or more days, your child has earned a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate. Fill out the back of this brochure and return it, along with the calendar, to me. I’ll ensure that your child receives a certificate.

Thank you and happy reading!