Reading Program Helps Area Children

Are you looking to help instill the love of reading in your child? The Laura Bush Literacy Program and the George W. Bush Childhood Home are having a reading event on Thursday. Paul St. Hilaire, the home's executive director, explains.

The goal of the Laura Bush Literacy Program is to foster a love for reading in young children. Reading events are scheduled once each month for different age groups.

Thursday, December 16, 2010, from 4-5 PM, the George W. Bush Childhood Home will be holding a reading event for children in 1st-6th  grades in the Visitor Center. Children will be read a selection of books including "The 12 Dogs of Christmas" and each child will receive a copy of the book to call their own. Refreshments will also be served.

Space is limited so call 685-1112 to reserve a space for your child.

In addition to reading events, the George W. Bush Childhood Home has set up the Laura Bush Bookshelves, which are also fully stocked and ready for children of all ages to receive a free book to call their own.  Come by during our normal business hours and pick out your book!   Limit 1 book per child/day. You can also exchange your old books for new ones.