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Rotarian Foundation Of Livermore Gives Books To All 3rd Graders
Each LVJUSD 3rd grader received one out of a possible three books selected by teachers and librarians.
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LIVERMORE, CA — Every LVJUSD third grader received their hardcover novel as part of the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore’s “Gift of Reading” project. The project aims to promote reading and enhance skills crucial to academic development.
RFL partnered with Towne Center Books to invite LVJUSD third graders to choose their favorite of three titles selected by 3rd grade teachers and elementary school librarians: “El Deafo” by Cece Bell, “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown, or “Willodeen” by Katherine Applegate.
Rotarians visited school libraries throughout April to distribute the book, causing great excitement amongst the children. “The books inspired the students to read willingly and voraciously. The shared experience of having the same book encouraged the reluctant readers to show interest in a way they don’t usually,” an Arroyo Seco teacher said in a statement.
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“We are so proud to be a part of this great Rotary project. The smiles on the kids’ faces says it all,” RFL said in a statement. For more information about the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore and the Rotary clubs in Livermore, please visit their websites: rotarianfoundationlivermore.org, livermorevalleyrotary.org, and livermore-rotary.org.
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