KMOS is all about promoting literacy and so was Youth In Action at KMOS Kids day on June 
19th. In a back hallway of Rock Bridge High School, we stood and helped kids pick out a book. We were located directly after Clifford, the big red dog. For some kids, meeting Clifford meant meeting one of their favorite children’s book characters. For others, it was more filled with tears than smiles (a giant red dog is not always easy to take). Whether they came smiling or crying, the kids we instantly excited when they realized they would each receive one free book. Of course, the Clifford books were extremely popular. “Ten Fat Turkeys,” was one of the volunteer favorites and soon became a Kids Day favorite as well.
KMOS estimated the 2,000 people would attend and while I don’t have the exact numbers, it felt like we served a couple thousand people. If a third of those people were children, that means about 700 children received a free book. Literacy rates can be can be affected by income level, so offering a book free-of-charge can help break that statistic. One of the fundamental steps in achieving literacy is being read to as a child. A book makes that possible. (University of Michigan) http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/reading.htm
A child browses the book table.
19th. In a back hallway of Rock Bridge High School, we stood and helped kids pick out a book. We were located directly after Clifford, the big red dog. For some kids, meeting Clifford meant meeting one of their favorite children’s book characters. For others, it was more filled with tears than smiles (a giant red dog is not always easy to take). Whether they came smiling or crying, the kids we instantly excited when they realized they would each receive one free book. Of course, the Clifford books were extremely popular. “Ten Fat Turkeys,” was one of the volunteer favorites and soon became a Kids Day favorite as well.
KMOS estimated the 2,000 people would attend and while I don’t have the exact numbers, it felt like we served a couple thousand people. If a third of those people were children, that means about 700 children received a free book. Literacy rates can be can be affected by income level, so offering a book free-of-charge can help break that statistic. One of the fundamental steps in achieving literacy is being read to as a child. A book makes that possible. (University of Michigan) http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/reading.htm
Handing out stickers to kids.
Setting up the table.
A child browses the book table.
Event hours: 25 Total hours: 66.5
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