Supplement instruction in social studies, science, etc., with trade books. Principal reads for a short period each day over the intercom and features the book being read in the school office. Keep a list of the books read. At the end of the year the school votes on favorite title. Interested children sign up, group is chosen, students bring their lunch and eat while the librarian reads.
Period continues on a regular basis until book is finished, then a new group is chosen.
Have students take a favorite book home to read on these evening. Ask the parents to discuss the book with the child when finished. Enlarge these on a Xerox, laminate, post in the halls. Challenge the faculty members to make these pictures fun and memorable. At a scheduled meeting the parents and children discuss the book.