Our Views: Getting books to children

The number of books in a child’s home is one of the greatest predictors of a child’s academic success.

That’s why we applaud the efforts of the Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge to get more books into the homes of local youngsters.

Through the organization’s “3 Rs for 3BR” program, the club provides new and used children’s books to public locations throughout Baton Rouge where adults and their young children from infants to 5-year-olds are likely to spend time. Sites currently include health clinics and pre-K programs.

At selected sites, on donated bookshelves, Kiwanis volunteers place books that can be selected and read to young children. Once the adult caregiver or parent is finished reading one of the books to the child, the book is then signed over to the child for permanent use at home.

Local residents can help this effort by donating used children’s books, new books, or money for new books. Residents can also offer a site for the program, or host a book drive. For more information on how to get involved, contact Noel Hammatt at [phone] or [e-mail].

Comments

1) Comment by Noel Hammatt - 14/12/2012

From the Kiwanis Club of Baton Rouge (Downtown Kiwanis) to the Editorial Board at The Advocate: Thank You! To all those in Baton Rouge who want better schools, here is a great way to improve schools, by increasing the likelihood that children arrive from homes where books and reading are valued! Let's together Build a Better Baton Rouge! 3Rs for 3BR = Reinforcing the Rewards of Reading: Building a Better Baton Rouge, and you can help!

2) Comment by Chucky - 14/12/2012

Very good, reading is on the top of my list that should be taught to every human.