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 Courtesy of Fotolia The local library currently has about 2,895 kiddies enrolled in its SummerREAD program – and that's up 20 percent from last year. How exciting! This is positive to hear during the summer, when kids generally read less. I give applause to those who support these programs, the parents who get their kids involved – and the children who are reading all those stories. If YOUR kids haven't signed up yet, I suggest you do so now. There's still a few weeks left – the program runs through Aug. 5. Basically, to participate in the free program, dubbed Make a Splash, Read!, infants and kids up to age 12 must keep track of the books they've read – or those that have been read to them – by registering for the program online or at the library. And, for those who complete the program with 12 hours of reading under their belts, there's a special SummerREAD Stars Celebration on Aug. 10 at the Norman P. Murray Community Center. The day will feature a live show from the Jumbo Shrimp Circus, face-painting, clowns and a drawing, among other offerings. For more information, click here.  Kristen Schott is OC Family's children's book editor. Be sure to check out "Storytime," my video book reviews, for more fun facts about stories you and your kiddies must read. Want a book-signing treat? The craze continues 'Stella is a Star!' Why Bree? Another book-into-a-movie moment A Book and A Buck Bedtime books Are you ready for 'Toy Story 3'? Keep young ones reading with this program A book about meeting in the middle Read with this innovative app Why do kids have all the fun? Get a look at Walter Diemer's invention Created for children, by children Ever heard of Dustpan, Texas? Looking back at the genre that started it all Do you know a 'Tiny Art Director'? 'How to Draw With Drew' Summer books Author spotlight: Henry Winkler Borders launches Double Dog Dare Reading Challenge 'Zack the Prairie Dog' Oh, what a kid-book world Young adult and children's lit in 1 place Earth Day is coming! Author spotlight: Rhonda Fischer 'That Cat Can't Stay' Calling all book lovers 'Where the Mild Things Are' by Maurice Send-up That dog's gettin' old 'Prentice Hall: The American Experience' Pick up this springtime counting book One whimsical story Anaheim Public Library launches book donation campaign Gosh, I love Spoonfuls of Stories 'Are You My Mother?' Poetry for kiddies Books aplenty in O.C. Vocab – it's not a nightmare anymore 'What reading can do for your kiddies' A look back Book with no words 'Pickle Things' Book vs. Kindle A world of magic awaits Hearts and hugs? 'Rita and Whatsit' Colds and books More 'Twilight'? 'Princess and the Frog' Where do you read? Are they really 'Indestructible'? Book journals 'Weezer Changes the World' 'All Kinds of Families' |
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