When most look back on their childhood, many have fond memories of being read to, of snuggling up and enjoying a favorite story with the people who love them. Study after study shows that early reading with children helps them learn to bond with their parents and read early themselves. Those early readers are more likely to find success later in life.
Evidence suggests that children who read for enjoyment every day develop a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better understanding of other cultures. Noted author, Bali Rai says, “Reading for pleasure is the single biggest factor in success later in life, outside of an education. Study after study has shown that those children who read for pleasure are the ones who are most likely to fulfill their ambitions. If your child reads, they will succeed – it’s that simple.”
Connecting kids with stories they love, in whatever format they prefer—from fiction to nonfiction, chapter books to graphic novels, physical books to digital books—has been Scholastic’s mission for nearly 100 years.
McCleary will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Nov. 11-15. Funds raised from this event will be used to purchase new books for the McCleary library.
Students will be able to shop at the fair during their library times. The fair will also be open on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. so that grown-ups can come and shop with their children.
The Book Fair offers specially priced books, including popular series like “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Minecraft”, award-winning titles, new releases, adult bestsellers, and other great reads from dozens of publishers.
Book Fair customers may help the school build classroom libraries by purchasing books through the Classroom Wish List program. In addition, the Book Fair will feature the “Change4Change” program, where students can help rebuild libraries for schools in western North Carolina by donating their loose change.
The Book Fair is one of the most important events in the school calendar. It celebrates and encourages reading, which is vital to every child’s success in school, and in life. The fair also gives kids access to good books, which will motivate them to read more. The Book Fair provides an opportunity for the community to get involved in a universal mission: encourage kids to read every day so they can lead better lives.
-Karen Jones
