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Greetings,
Greetings,
Reading is a gift that provides endless enjoyment and sets young readers on the path to lifelong learning. In an effort to highlight the importance of reading at all ages and to support Illinois authors, my office has once again joined with the Illinois Reading Council for the annual “Illinois Reads” initiative.
Reading is a gift that provides endless enjoyment and sets young readers on the path to lifelong learning. In an effort to highlight the importance of reading at all ages and to support Illinois authors, my office has once again joined with the Illinois Reading Council for the annual “Illinois Reads” initiative.
“Illinois Reads” was introduced by the Illinois Reading Council in March 2013. The initiative encourages people to read books by Illinois authors. Each year, the program offers a new list of books at six different age levels. “Illinois Reads” kicks off in March and concludes in November with “Family Reading Night,” an annual statewide event sponsored by my office.
“Illinois Reads” was introduced by the Illinois Reading Council in March 2013. The initiative encourages people to read books by Illinois authors. Each year, the program offers a new list of books at six different age levels. “Illinois Reads” kicks off in March and concludes in November with “Family Reading Night,” an annual statewide event sponsored by my office.
I am proud to serve as the honorary chair of the Illinois Reading Council’s “Illinois Reads” Committee. I encourage everyone to get involved by becoming an Illinois Reads Ambassador, hosting or participating in a Family Reading Night program, attending an “Illinois Reads” author event and/or reading from the rich list of titles.
I am proud to serve as the honorary chair of the Illinois Reading Council’s “Illinois Reads” Committee. I encourage everyone to get involved by becoming an Illinois Reads Ambassador, hosting or participating in a Family Reading Night program, attending an “Illinois Reads” author event and/or reading from the rich list of titles.
Thank you again for taking part in this meaningful program.
Thank you again for taking part in this meaningful program.
Jesse White
Jesse White
Honorary Chair, Illinois Reads
Honorary Chair, Illinois Reads
Illinois Secretary of State
Illinois Secretary of State
State Librarian
State Librarian
Under the auspices of the Illinois Reading Council, ILLINOIS READS will be a yearly statewide project to promote reading for all Illinois citizens. Beginning with read aloud books for babies, 6 books will be selected for each additional age band through adult readers. Books by Illinois authors and illustrators will be chosen.
Under the auspices of the Illinois Reading Council, ILLINOIS READS will be a yearly statewide project to promote reading for all Illinois citizens. Beginning with read aloud books for babies, 6 books will be selected for each additional age band through adult readers. Books by Illinois authors and illustrators will be chosen.