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doubledogI have always had a love for reading and I think it had to do with my dad. He read to me every night before we said our prayers. Then as our family grew, he read to all of us. It was amazing that no matter how tired he was he always did this with us until we were old enough to read on our own. Then we went to bed and read on our own, I came to love reading so much that I always had a book in my hands, I love to read on the bus, in the bath tub and sometimes while I’m walking. My husband reads and walks too!

Now that we have kids of our own we’re trying to encourage that love of reading in them. We seem to have it easy so far, which makes me think that kids follow by example. At least our kids do, and I’m not naive I understand that it could change any day now.

Borders wants to encourage reading by giving away free books. Double Dog Dare Summer Reading Program at Borders is going on now. Read 10 books, fill out the Reading Participation Form and run in to borders and pick out a book from their list of free books.

To help you get your children reading we are providing tips every week. Last weeks tip was from Jon Scieszka, author of Robot Zot and Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of Growing up Scieszka. This week you have me and HarperCollins.

 

Tips From Me:

Be an example to your children, read your own books in front of them.

Read out loud to your kids often, at least one book a day.

Tip From HarperCollins:

“Encourage your children to read books about people and who are different from them. In fact, Katherine Paterson, recently named National Ambassador for Children’s Literature by the Library Of Congress and author of many award-winning books for children, including Bridge to Terabithia says, “I began reading on my own very early because I knew the magic that books held, and when I came to the United States and was regarded as alien by my classmates, books provided me with friends who helped me to understand myself and to have compassion for other people. So I urge everyone to read for your life–for enjoyment and knowledge and as a member of a family and a citizen not only of your community but of the world.”

 

Enter to Win:

2 readers will each receive 100.00 Gift Card to spend at Borders

To Enter:

Tell me how you would encourage a child to read

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The contest will run until July 1st 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

Borders and HarperCollins teamed to provided me a Borders gift card in exchange for my posts about the Double-Dog Dare Summer Reading Challenge. It does not affect the fact that I believe in reading to my kids.

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  7. Sarah G says

    We made it a part of the routine from the time she was born – so, she’s just use to reading now and looks forward to it!

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  11. Nicole says

    My kids really enjoy reading, probably because I’m such a bookworm. The library does have a great program and motivates my kids even more with the rewards.

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  14. Tabathia B says

    I am an avid reader and I buy books based on their interests and fav movies and that opens the love of reading other types of books
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  16. Jessica says

    I encourage my kiddos to read with weekly trips to the library with no limits on books they can check out. We also do a nightly story time! Thanks for this giveaway!

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  18. vanessa says

    I like to start a book club and have book themed parties like for the harry potter or twilight books. It get them reading and they have fun.

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  20. jw says

    In my opinion the best way to encourage a child, or anyone really, to read is by letting them do it all on their own. Let them pick the book and read when they want to. Nothing puts kids off more to reading then forcing them to read something they don’t like.

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  23. Betty says

    Check out your local library. Normally they have a free summer reading programs that include arts and crafts, presentations and some form of rewarding the kids for reaching goals of reading so many books.

    These programs fit in nicely with reading at home goals.

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  27. Heather says

    We are a homeschool family. We do school year around. Every day we have atleast one hour of silent reading time. It is important for all of us. (I read too!)

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  31. Annette D says

    I always have encouraged my kids to read by making a special trip to the book store and let them pick out what they want to read. I also try to read the same books, so that we can discuss them.

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  36. Hannah says

    I read to our children and try to find books on topics/subjects that they are interested in! Having books that they are excited about, encourages them!

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  39. Danielle E. says

    We make it an adventure with other activities related to the book (special food, make up a game, ect..).
    Also if old enough we go to the library and let them pick out the books they would like.

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  42. Anita says

    I encourage my kids to read by reading to them, reading myself, and signing them up for the Summer reading program at the local library. 🙂
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  47. Vickie Couturier says

    I started reading to my children since the day they were born an buying them books,they love to be read too an now read

    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  54. Small Footprints says

    I think that leading by example is the best … it’s how I got interested in reading … when I was little (like 4 years old), I would see my mom and dad reading and I wanted to know (in the worst way) what they saw in those books so I would pretend that I could read, too. By the time I got to school … I was so ready to learn.

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  57. Chelsea S. says

    To get younger kids to be enthusiastic about reading, I always incorporate an art project. This makes reading an experience not just something to do and be done with

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  60. Lydia says

    When I was young, my dad encouraged me to read by planning father-daughter trips to the bookstore! We would have fun picking out fun book and then each read our respective book together, thus associating reading time with fun! I would definitely use this method as well!

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  65. ShootingStarsMag says

    i would encourage a child to read by doing it with them and making it fun. i’d come up with a craft or snack we could make and enjoy after reading the book. make it a party, make it exciting.

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  66. Megan says

    When we read to our kids, we point to the words as we say them. This helps them learn what the words look like when they’re said. It’s worked well so far!

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  67. Ron-Michael says

    At home we read every night, at school I get free book donations from Half Price Books at the end of every school year and send my kids off for the summer with 15 books each.

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  70. LMC502 says

    I would encourage kids to read by catering to their interests (choosing subjects that they would like) and setting up a fun/relaxing place to read that’s conducive to good reading conditions. Lots of pillows, beanbags, etc with appropriate lighting. It’s also good to teach by example; if you set aside 30 minutes (or 15 or 60 – however many minutes are appropriate for the age of child that’s reading) to read together, even if they’re different books, it shows that you find it to be important.

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  72. Soha Molina says

    I encourage my child to read by setting an example. We go to the bookstore together and we each get a book. Then I show her I am reading and how much I enjoy to read.

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  74. Some Lucky Dog says

    W encourage reading by doing it together when our grandsons visit. Sometimes we each read our own book and sometimes we take turns reading pages from a book together. The 7 yo likes to read to us 🙂

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  82. Cassandra Aubut says

    Hubby and I are both avid readers- so we read to the kids during the day and before bed. We also take them to the library and they get so excited to walk around and pick their own books!

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  83. Sharon says

    I encouraged my children to read by reading to them pretty much from day one as infants. By the time my oldest was 3 years old, he was reading himself. Now both my boys love to read, and so do I! Thanks!

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  86. Donna C. says

    I encouraged my son to read by letting him pick books that he was interested in. We would also try to make field trips out of books he read – eg He was reading the Thomas books, we went to a train museum and took a train ride.

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  88. Ruth Hill says

    I use lots of incentives, but one way I am doing it is that in order to earn game time or TV time, my daughter will have to read a certain amount. I haven’t determined yet, but at least 15 minutes to earn 30 minutes. I think she’ll be up for the challenge!

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  89. Mari says

    I would encourage children to read by having them watch movies based on the books first. Purists may scoff, but it has been my experience that movies based on books will piqué a Child’s interest. My nephew hated reading until the Harry potter movies were released. I bought him the book set and he has been hooked ever since.

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  93. chantal cooper says

    I like to read with my kids. Often times when im reading they will be right there reading with me, especially my 19 month old daughter. she loves books.

    chantal cooper
    chantalgiardina (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  97. Betty N says

    My son has done such a great job of encouraging reading with his four children, I would like to share some tips that he used to make good readers..and chidren who love reading. 1. Start early. Surround your child with books. Once he had 4 children, they were on a ongoing relationship with the public library…they took a laundry basket to return and get new books. Preschoolers were read to but also “read” on their own during family reading times when every member of the family got a book and read. He also read books to all the children that were above their reading level and developrd their vocabulary and my dil took the lead in instructing each child in reading skills. By the time they went to school they were reading and had a real head start for success. A good reader will want to read

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  98. Melissa P. @Mel4Him says

    I encourage my child to read by taking him to the library where he can pick out his own books. I also like to take him to bookstores just to hang out and read a book or two.

    melissap21702{at}aol{dot}com

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  102. LT says

    We encourage our children to read by reading to them all the time! We also grab/buy books wherever we find them, and visit the library often!

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  105. nan lara says

    i stocked up on lots of books based on my sons current interest, it had been cooking so we had a book called mud pies and stone soup…now he loves thomas so we have tons of books on him..he now loves his books before bedtime because it’s sortof a continuation of his playtime through reading
    nannypanpan at sbcglobal.net

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  107. Lisa says

    I think a fun way to encourage kids to read is to get them a library card as soon as they’re old enough. Libraries have a lot of fun programs for kids, too.

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  112. Teresa says

    I encourage the boys to read by making it fun to go to the library every week. Everything turns off at 8:00 in our house so they can read in bed until they want to sleep. I read to them and if we read a book that was turned into a movie we watch that after and talk about the differences between the book and the movie.

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  113. Marci says

    My 7yo daughter loves to read. She just started the classic Black Beauty. She reads 5 chapters daily. She then has to write a chapter summary after each chapter. She loves to read the summaries to me, which in turn encourages her to keep reading.

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  114. Madeline says

    I encourage my child to read by reading to her every night at bed time. She’s now 10 and we’ve read just about every night since she was about 3 and she’s now an avid reader.

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  119. Jessie C. says

    I read to my kids everyday and bring them to the story telling time at the library.

    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  127. Kimberly says

    I encouraged my kids to read by reading to them. We always had a bookcase full of books for them and I also took them to the library for storytime and to check out books and games. Both of my sons love to read and now I’m reading to my granddaughter.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  130. Caitlin says

    We always read to our daughter at night (for a good chunk of time) and suggest looking at books throughout the day if she gets at all bored with something. The more she’s exposed to it (and encouraged to do it) the better!

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  134. Tracy Robertson says

    I like to dramatically describe the plot of some of my own childhood favorite books to peak their interest.

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  140. wcc says

    I would enourage my child to read by reinforcing how very important that it that you learn to read as well as sharing time together reading. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  142. Angela Bailey says

    I encourage my child by reading myself and ask him to sometimes read one of his books while I read my own while we snuggle on the couch together.

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  143. VickiRae says

    To help encourage my son read we make it a family event and all sit on the couch in our pj’s and a pillow and we have the kids pick a book and we read together as a family.

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  149. April Vereb says

    I try to encourage my kids to read by reading TO them. That gives them a love for books and reading!

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  154. Stephanie says

    Our family has reading night once a week. We rotate who chooses the shorter stores and always have a long story going as well!

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  158. Emily says

    I’d make trips to bookstores extra fun and all day affairs and let the kids browse the shelves, making the book purchase more special and unique.

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  165. Wendi P says

    I get my girls to read by grabbing whatever book I am currently reading and having them join me with their own books.

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  171. Debbie Stanton says

    i encourage my toddler to read by reading to him almost every day… sometimes 2 and 3 books at a time. I ask him to tell me about the pictures and what’s going on and what he thinks will happen next. And to tell me the letters and numbers in ABC and counting books (since he is learning these) and then I tell him he is reading to me!!

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  172. Trisha Lynn says

    I read with my little girl! I believe if she sees I have an interest in it she will find it more exciting!

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  174. Nicole says

    I encourage my daughter to read by reading to her every night before bed and by regularly taking her to the library to pick out books she wants to read. I am also a librarian, and I encourage kids to sign up for our summer reading programs where there are prizes as incentives.

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  175. Ladytink_534 says

    Make it interactive! If a book features cupcakes then make cupcakes. If a movie adaptation has been made, watch that afterwards.

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  181. Deb Anderson says

    I think enthusiasm goes a long way. So does setting a good example. If a child sees you reading a lot, they aren’t as intimidated by it. I like to get a child’s imagination going by asking them to make up the rest of the story. (“What do you think happens next?”) Then we keep reading to see how the book turns out.

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  198. Nicole says

    I encourage my children to read by:
    – Reading to them
    – Reading with them
    – Trade reading time for electronic time (Nintendo, Wii, TV, movies, etc)

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  203. Jennifer says

    I feel if you start reading to your children young then they grow to love reading! I also think explaining the importance of reading and that it helps in all subjects in school will also help encourage your child to read!

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  213. Margaret Smith says

    I encourage my kids to read by reading with them. I also reward them with a new book, when they complete a book. (they love this)
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  216. Ann F says

    I’m very lucky, my daughter LOVES to read. We have to set a time limit on how long she is allowed to read before bed or she stays up to late….

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  217. Jaque says

    Using enthusiasm, animated expressions, and choosing the appropriate materials for the age group are all key to helping create a life long reader.

    Thank you. 🙂

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  219. Anne G says

    I encourage my kids to read by setting a good example for them and reading a lot myself. I also limit the amount of computer/video game/tv time they have so the have time to read.

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  226. Sarah Coulsey says

    From the day my boys were each born, we read to them at night before bed, and atleast once during the day. The love it alot. My oldest son (4) doesnt know how to read alot yet, but he tries already!!!

    sarahcoulsey03 at gmail dot com

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  228. joni says

    I get my daughter to read by reading the same book she is at the same time. Then we can discuss what’s happening. She likes to try to stay ahead of me so she can know what’s going to happen before I do. This really works.
    dolniaks[at]consolidated[dot]net

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  238. hminnesota says

    Oh, I try some new technique every time to make my both girls read. They are 6 and 7.5. I put timer, sit by them and make them read , have them participate in various reading programs, take them to book stores and library at least once a week.

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  243. Sunny Dreemz says

    I would encourage a child to read by reading to them, by reading adult books (for myself) to set an example, and by keeping books around that a child would like to pick up. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  249. Leslie Price says

    I would encourage a child to read by making sure they always had lots of new books from which to choose.

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  251. Nicole C. says

    My children read in the morning befor they go out to play and again at night before bed. We also go to the library weekly, if not more.

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  252. Deedles says

    We always read to our son when he was little. When he started reading every now and then we would change it up and he would read us a story.

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  263. Heather S says

    We encourage them by letting them pick books they love and then some we want them to read so it is a mix.

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  268. Joyce says

    Take the time to take a child to the library often, for Story-time, and other activities offered by the library – usually free of charge!
    jgs0925(at)gmail(dot)com

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  272. Amber G says

    I encourage my kids to read by reading to them and by starting a family book club of sorts, where we each have assignments each week and share the books we read on Friday. If there is a book that anyone particularly enjoyed, the rest of the family reads it for the following week!

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  274. LaurenS says

    The best way is to read to your kids. Start as soon as they show interest. Usually around 6 months of age. Whatever they are interested in. It doesn’t have to be a kids book. Whatever they want me to read to them, I do.

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  283. DG says

    I would probably begin a star chart or a treasure map and with each book that child would get a star along the way and at the end of the goal will receive a reward 🙂

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  287. Jessica says

    A great way to get children to read is to pick up books with characters they are already familiar with from TV or movies. Eventually it may turn around and they will read the book first and THEN see the movie!

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  299. Katrina says

    we read to our daughter every single night and many days she sees me reading my own books….we love to read in this house…I am a librarian after all 🙂

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  304. Amber says

    I encourage a child to read by offer them some fun books that were also made into films, so thy can read the book first then have the fun of watching the film afterward to see how they are the same/different.

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  307. Mary Marlatt says

    I think you’re right — kids learn by example. If their parents read, the kids usually read. Also, let them follow their interests and read in any form – magazines, comics, etc. The more practice they get at reading (anything) the easier it will be and the more they will enjoy it. Have plenty of reading material around — Reader’s Digest is great, kids love the jokes!

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  308. Bacallsmom says

    I would encourage a child to read by example. IMHO, that’s the best way to teach children anything. If you read often and obviously enjoy it, your child will do the same. If you never pick up a book, don’t expect your child to do so, either.

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  309. Stephen Saunders says

    Give them a book, and then tell them you’ll quiz them on it on a certain later date to be sure they read it, and if they pass the quiz you’ll give them a little treat.

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  310. Carol says

    I take my kids weekly in the summer to the library, and they love having a stack of books each week to call their own to read.

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  314. Denise B. says

    We don’t have to encourage our daughter to read. On her own, she reads absolutely everything and anything day in and day out; and I mean everything.

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  315. Kristi C says

    I encourage my children to read by taking them to the library every week for a new book. We have 30 minutes of family reading time every day.

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  316. Christine says

    I would find books based on the child’s interests; if they enjoy the subject they will read to learn more. Thank you!

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  320. Shelly T. says

    When my children were younger I read to them every night. We also participate in our libraries Summer Reading program. I also agree that letting your children see you read is very helpful. My daughter loves to read! During the school year she takes a book to school every day to read during her free time.

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  324. Kate D says

    I encourage my boys to read by setting aside reading time several times per day and at bedtime. I get MANY books about whatever they find interesting, dinosaurs and the solar system for my 5 year old and anything about cars trains or planes for my 3 year old. We read other types of books too but having books about things they love keeps them coming back for more.

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  328. Suzanne K says

    I encouraged my daughter to read by reading to her a lot, and taking her to our public library and letting her pick out lots of great books herself. I also always read a lot, and set that example for her.

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  330. Lynn says

    I encourage my kids to read by choosing books that I know they will love. That way, we’re having fun while I am encouraging their love of reading.

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  334. TRACY HEYER says

    They love to do the Summer Reading Program and they love to read so it not to hard to get them to read. Thanks for the chance.

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  335. Terra Heck says

    My children see that I enjoy reading and, in turn, like doing it themselves. I also have them signed up for the library summer program where they will get prizes for reading books. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  351. Cassandra says

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/cc9309/status/16551129354

    Let me see…how to encourage a child to read. Well I think it could help to find books that they are interested in: like a TV show, trains, dolls, etc. Plus, at a small age, I remember I used to buy those books with the pictures in the middle. It always seemed to motivate me to get to the middle of the book so I could enjoy that little glimpse of colour (though I’d sneak a peek the moment I opened the book xD). Yeah, the reading aloud to children is a good idea.

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  352. Madeline says

    I think the best way to encourage a child to read is to read to them when they are young, and to seek out books about their individual interests.

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  354. Katherine C. says

    I sign my kids up for as many summer reading programs as possible. They love to keep track of their books.

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  361. Shawna OBrien says

    My 7 year old son is a math wiz, but when it comes to reading, he has to work hard at it. To encourage my son to read we have him read at least 30 minutes outloud to an adult family member every day. He gets choose the book he wants to read and we have over a 100 books for him to choose from. He also goes to the Library once per week to get other books that he would like to read.

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  366. Jacob says

    He is very little and just learning how to really read so we always take his “favorite’ book and put it under a new book and he always grabs the new one and wants to read it. Its silly, but it works!!

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  369. Cindy Merrill says

    Our Newfie, Sara Lee loves to listen: I tell the kids that Sara Lee wants to hear a story- works everytime.

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  390. Angela Livingston says

    I don’t have to encourage my 4 yr old to read, he reads several times a day. To get my other two boys reading over the summer I found a number of summer reading programs that offer rewards for daily reading: Chuck e. Cheese’s, Borders, barnes & Noble, HEB foods.

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  395. Jessica says

    I encourage my nephew to read by getting him books I know he’ll like. I would rather have him read comic books than play video games

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  401. Joseph Stowell says

    Let them start with comic books, but monitor which comic books they read. Then let them gear up to series like Harry Potter or Eragon. They will find that they like to read and give them the time to do so by limiting the time in front of a TV or game or computer. You can even have a family book club where you can assign a chapter to read and then discuss among the family (friends are invited too).

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  411. mickeyfan says

    Besides setting an example by reading everything I got my hands on, I “encouraged” my kids to read by hooking the amount of time they could play video games to the amount of time they read.

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  412. Stacy says

    I encourage my child to read by choosing books that interest her. She loves Sci-Fi and the vampire books so that is what she enjoys reading.

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  415. Debra F says

    We encourage our kids to read by being readers ourselves. My kids always have access to all sorts of reading materials from books, comics, magazine and even on line.

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  425. Michelle S says

    Make books available in their rooms and limit time of TV/Game play. They have a period of time each day where they lay down to rest and read a book. My youngest is still learning to read and we spend time each day reading together.
    rsj2000mrs at gmail dot com

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  431. Lyndsey Rullman says

    I encourage my child to read my awarding him when he pays attention. I also use very comical voices. That can be very fun for the both of us.

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  432. Carol G says

    One of the best ways during the summer is to get them involved in the reading program at the public library.

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  443. Owen's Mom says

    We encourage our children to read by making a part of our daily routine. We also pick out new books as special treats when my toddler has been really good. He loves it!

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  448. Kathy Rambousek says

    We are ready to head out on vacation. We had each chld pick out a new book that they’d like to read. It’s still in the bag, but ready to pack. Our rule is that the book may not be opened until we are on our way. The boys are excited about their new book, and we have some quiet traveling time in the car

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  452. Peggy Gorman says

    Kids love to read out loud! I have always read with them,taking turns and then talking about what we read. The older kids felt so special and the younger ones loved listening. It is a great way to get the kids reading!
    Thanks

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  465. noelle says

    i love to read…
    we have several books for the baby that we hope will encourage him to read as he gets older.
    Right now, my stepsons are here for the summer… and i have them read to their baby brother as much as i can…
    they all seem to enjoy it!

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  469. Erin M. says

    I always take my little sister to the local city Library! We got lucky with an amazing children’s section–so we read every night before bedtime!

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  480. Vivian says

    I’d encourage a child to read by bringing them to the library and also having lots of books at home for them to read.

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  481. Liza says

    I already encourage children to read by making almost every gift I get a young child an age-appropriate book, and I try to get them to sit with me and read it once they open it, circumstances permitting. Reading is SO important for little ones.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    –Liza

    ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  483. Jen A says

    My niece and I trade books – she thinks it’s really exciting to loan me her favorite books, and she gets to borrow my favorites from when I was her age.

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  485. Lindley A says

    We do the summer reading program at our local library and my son wins coupons, toys and other prizes for all the books he reads.

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  487. Lynsy says

    I think encouraging a child to read means letting go of any prejudices against material. You may think Harry Potter or Twilight have subjects that are controversial. But it gets kids to read 300-600 pages books. That’s impressive.

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  497. Patricia Merry says

    I have always read to my child at bedtime, since she was an infant. Now, she’s in second grade and is a reluctant reader. My deal to her for this summer is if she reads me a book I will play a board game with her.

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  500. annahita says

    make reading a part of a childs live EARLY and keep it that way! make it a part of their day to day routine so they always read!

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  501. Tiffany says

    All of my kids LOVE books so I don’t need to do much to encourage them to read! One of my daughters will read books while she should be napping. I usually go in after she’s gone to sleep to collect all the books off her bed and under her face!

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  510. Dana says

    I’d encourage them to read by reading in a way that is fun for them- let them pick the surfing magazines if that’s what they really want to read or let them pick out a recipe they’d like to try and read it to you as you both prepare it.

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  519. alycep says

    My mother read to me every night from the time I was born until I was about 3 when she had me read to her. She showed me how important it was at an early age and I have been a bibliophile ever since.

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  536. julie says

    my mom always used to take us to the public library. the kids sections was always colorful, and fun to explore. plus it was so fun to be able to pick out your own books, and have a litle responsibility. i think that helped turn me into an avid reader.

    great giveaway!

    julie

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  542. Brooke says

    I don’t have kids but my niece and I visit the library when we’re together. Just letting her roam the aisles in search for the perfect book gets her in the mood to read.

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  548. NGS says

    We are the crazy aunt and uncle who always give kids books for their birthdays and read to our nieces and nephews every time we see them!!

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  553. amy says

    I encourage my daughter to read a series of books – that way she wants to continue each book til she gets through the series. She is reading The Little House on the Prairie Series right now and is doing very well for a 2nd grader!

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  555. Kevin says

    I encourage my girl to real all summer by offering her incentives for new books every week when she finishes her current one. She is always anticipating her next new book, and we always ride to books-a-million on fridays and pick out one for her.

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  556. Jolene says

    I work at a school and I have found that when I read and am excited about the book, it makes the students excited. Kinda leading by example. At one point in time, I as well as 6 other kids were all reading harry potter and talking about it at lunch.

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  557. Small Footprints says

    I know it sounds cliche’ but … reading with/to a child really makes a difference. As a kid, my parents had me sit next to them while they read the newspaper … they’d ask me if I wanted to read and, of course, I did so, not really being able to read, I’d make up stories about what the words may be saying. I grew up loving the whole concept of reading.

    Thanks!

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  565. Janet says

    I encourage reading by reading aloud above the level of the child AND reading myself – preferring it to watching television.

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  568. shel says

    I always took my sons to the library with me once a week; they were allowed to pick out any books they wanted and every night we had “reading” time before bed…they were allowed to stay up 1/2 later as long as they were reading.

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  571. Jessica H. says

    It is very easy to encourage my daughter’s to read, because they love books and love to read! I read to them nearly every night, and I believe this has helped their desire to read on their own.

    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

    girlygirlugh at gmail dot com

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  580. Kavitha says

    I encourage my kids in reading by actively engaging them in reading program and getting more variety books and involve in their reading and ask/talk about their experinece or liking of each book they read. We are a middle class family and can not afford to buy full price book, but we have accumulated over 500 books buying from library when they have book sale and most of the books were almost new. I limit the tv, gaming time, so there’s a plenty of opportunity for them to grab those books when ever they feel like and read.

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  593. AnnOnandOn says

    It is important to make them part of the process. From getting ready to go to the book store, getting a snack there, talking about all the different types of books, going to a “reading”… then letting them pick out their very own book. It’s all in how you share the experience.

    Being a good role model…. read more and watch less t.v.

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  598. Zannid says

    I would encourage a child to read by helping them gain their confidence in reading. When I was younger I helped to teach my cousin to read and plan on teaching another cousin to read better soon as well. A big key to children wanting to read is feeling that they can do it and enjoy it, and a lot of that is just teaching the how to smooth out the words.

    zannidmail (at) gmail.com

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  626. Judy Bradley says

    I think with your own children, it starts with reading to them starting when they are infants, and letting them see you reading for pleasure as well as to learn. When I was volunteering at school, I was known as “the reading lady” because I carried a bag of kids books and read to individuals, groups, or let one of them read to me! The kids loved it. I love reading and I am happy to encourage that in others.

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  636. Patricia says

    I would encourage a child to read by reading a page outloud and then having them read a page outloud until we finish the book.

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  637. Crystal F says

    I’m an avid reader and my girls see that. I’m always telling them how you can go anywhere or doing anything in a book. I also like to keep them on the same schedule that their teacher had them on. My oldest has to read atleast 20 minutes and night and my youngest has to read one of her little books each night until she can answer some questions about it. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  638. nfmgirl says

    I don’t think it takes much to encourage a child to read. Just sit with them and read with them. That’s usually what most kids really want– time with you.

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  639. R Hicks says

    we encourage our kids by not just giving lip service that they should be reading. They see us reading and want to also. We also take them to the bookstore to pick out something to read!

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

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  648. Amy Chase says

    My 11 month old daughter goes to her booksheld and picks out a book every night. Its part of our routine and I hope that it is teaching her to love reading.

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  649. Renea says

    My little guy is only 2 but I make sure to read to him Everysingle day, I will NEVER say NO to a book!

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  653. Shannon says

    I have no problem getting my youngest (age 7) to read… she LOVES to read and literally devours new books.

    On the other hand, my oldest (age 9) reads well, but isn’t interested. I’ve encouraged (ok, more like bribed!) her to read this summer by offering to pay her for every book she reads while on summer break!

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  664. Karen says

    I take my children to the library frequently and encourage them to pick out books from many different genres and try new things.

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  687. mona says

    One thing I would do to encourage them to read is have them subscribe to a magazine for kids. There’s a certain amount of excitement in “ownership” and for many kids it’s very exciting to receive their own mail.

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  690. Selene Montgomery says

    The best way is to set an example by reading yourself, and then also reading with/to the child.

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