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Jane
Addams School for Democracy - Community Reads
Program
April 2006
There
is a new and exciting program for children and youth at the
Jane Addams School for Democracy. On Monday and Wednesday
nights community leaders come to Jane Addams and share
a favorite story or book with the children! Jane Addams
School believes that “everyone is a teacher,
and everyone is a learner.” Youth and community members alike
share a valued experience
of learning and teaching together through the beautiful art
of storytelling.
For
half an hour, children young and old gather to meet new community
members and listen as they share a story, tell about their
role in the community, and why they enjoy reading so much.
The readers engage the youth and the youth engage the readers
in an inspiring way that clearly demonstrates how books and
reading bring people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and
interests together
in a meaningful way. The children record all the books
that have been read to them and that
they have read themselves. Thanks to a First Book Grant,
children are rewarded with free
books
and new stories to take home.
If
you are interested in helping to promote reading in our community
and are looking for a fun and interactive way to be involved
with the Jane Addams School Children's Circle, please feel
free to contact
Chenoa Webster at (651) 209-3519 or yako17@hotmail.com
to schedule a reading date or
to get more information about the program.
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