What's a Summer Without Reading?: You might be surprised!

The summer months hold a world of opportunity.

They afford families the chance to spend more time together, share new experiences, and rest and relax after a busy school year. Given all these positives of summer, is it really so important that your child be part of Elmhurst Public Library's organized summer reading program?

The answer from education experts is a resounding "YES!"

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says, "We know that for far too many children, reading achievement stalls when schoolwork stops for the summer." For decades researchers have documented what is called "summer slide," the learning losses incurred by students following the long summer break.

According to the Education Resources Information Center, "students who take a holiday from reading during the summer score lower on tests at the end of their vacation than they did on the same reading tests at the beginning of the summer."

This summer, in addition to allowing your child hours of sunshine, new experiences and free time, do them the favor of signing them up for EPL's summer reading program. Guarantee good times now, and in the future!

Remember, children read more when they see other people reading. Be a role model–participate in EPL's Adult Summer Reading. Reading is good for everyone!