Rough Riders Read

What is the Rough Riders REad program?

At Kent City Schools, we believe that students should have access to books even when our school libraries are closed for the summer. The Rough Riders Read program consists of 4 events throughout the summer, where students can pick out a free book. The events are held at various locations around Kent, and students are encouraged to attend as many events as possible.

Why?

When compared to peers who do not have books of their own, children who own books:

• enjoy reading more

• read more books

• read more frequently

• read for longer lengths of time when they do read

• have more books in the home

• read more of every kind of material not just books

• are more likely to have been bought a book as a present

• are more likely to have ever visited a library or bookshop

• have more positive attitudes to reading

• find it easier to find books that interest them

• have higher attainment

Clark, C.R., & Poulton, L. (2011). Book Ownership and Its Relation to Reading Enjoyment, Attitudes, Behaviour and Attainment: Some Findings from the National Literacy Trust First Annual Survey.

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