Share a Book (or the Ability to Read It)

This story [2] from StoryCorps [3], told by beloved author Walter Dean Myers [4], is an excellent reminder that someone close to us -- a co-worker, family member or friend  -- may desire assistance with reading, and also a reminder to never miss an opportunity to read aloud. Volunteer as a tutor through the library literacy program [5]or call Literacy Advance of Houston [6]or the Houston READ Commission [7]. Dig Up a Good Book and read aloud to your young child or relvative in the library's summer reading club [8]. Help an adult who has trouble reading because of a disability or impairment to sign up for the adult version of summer reading club [8], ReaderNation. They can meet the program goals by listening to books on CD, through the library's digital media catalog [9] or you can read aloud to them.