The Reading Foundation's main message is that parents should read with their children for at least 20 minutes a day.
Educators know that approach develops in children a foundation for becoming successful readers.
And good readers are more apt to be successful throughout their academic careers. Unfortunately, some children don't receive that kind of attention or might not even have books in their homes. The Reading Foundation launched the book drive two years ago to encourage people to donate books their children or grandchildren had outgrown or to give new books. Joining the book drive effort was Fluor Hanford, the Department of Energy, the Volunteer Center, RYSC-Americorps and Washington Reading Corps. Those who donated and helped with the drive should rest assured their donated books that perhaps were sitting on bookshelves or in boxes will be put to good use by the foundation and children in our community.