There are now more opportunities for kids to build a passion for reading after the Boys & Girls Club of Door County received 1,000 new books from an initiative organized by the Smithsonian. The program provides a diverse selection of books across all reading levels and is a great way to support summer learning.
“We’re really working on avoiding that summer slide that we hear about and making sure that our kiddos are maintaining their academic success throughout the summer months,” said Boys & Girls Club Development Director Kacie Mueller, “I’m really excited about this donation.”
Donated titles include a variety of history books, chapter books, and other reads. Mueller hopes the books inspire kids to read at home as well and says they make an excellent cool-down activity on hot days.
“One of the great things about the variety of books that we received is that there’s something for everyone,” added Mueller, “it’s inspirational and it’s something they can take home with them to continue to read at home; maybe it’s too hot to play outside or they need to be inside, just having that relaxed time away from a screen can help exercise their minds at home as well.”
Alongside promoting literacy, the Boys & Girls Club is offering a free collection of printable educational activities for summer on their Virtual Club website.
Photo Credit: Boys & Girls Club of Door County
