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Borders Summer Reading Challenge Giveaway

June 11, 2010 by Momstart 1,157 Comments

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

Tweet or use Facebook (once a day only please)

Borders Summer Reading Challenge #Giveaway http://bit.ly/d6c0uv Enter to win 1 of 2 100.00 GC to Borders.

 

Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site, your blog, and tell me where you advertised it or Use any of the share options below, digg, stumble (1 entry each)

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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Comments

  1. phxbne says

    June 11, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I read a lot, so she sees it as a fun thing

    Reply
  2. phxbne says

    June 11, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    6/11 tweet http://twitter.com/phxbne/status/15957782818

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  3. Linda Kish says

    June 11, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    By setting a good example you can encourage reading.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  4. Linda Kish says

    June 11, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    Rss subscriber

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  5. racergirl1313 says

    June 11, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    I like to share books that I enjoyed as a child.

    Reply
  6. racergirl1313 says

    June 11, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    6/11 tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/15970872034

    Reply
  7. Sarah G says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    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!

    Reply
  8. Sarah G says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/hawaiismn/status/15971346896

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  9. Sarah G says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    I stumbled it. (hawaiismn)

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  10. Sarah G says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    I “dugg” it (hawaiismn): http://digg.com/educational/Borders_Summer_Reading_Challenge_Giveaway

    Reply
  11. Nicole says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    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.

    Reply
  12. Alice says

    June 11, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    My tip is just to read to your children from a very young age. That way it becomes just a part of their life.

    Reply
  13. angie says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    I believe that if you read to children and they see you reading then that is the best way to encourage them
    shopannies@yahoo.com

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  14. Tabathia B says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    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

    Reply
  15. Tabathia B says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/15974951759
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  16. Jessica says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    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!

    Reply
  17. Jessica says

    June 11, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/b3xg9X

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  18. vanessa says

    June 12, 2010 at 1:08 am

    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.

    Reply
  19. vanessa says

    June 12, 2010 at 1:10 am

    I advertised this giveaway on facebook:

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=835436&v=wall&story_fbid=134183479932126

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  20. jw says

    June 12, 2010 at 2:37 am

    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.

    Reply
  21. Maggie @ Tethered Mommy says

    June 12, 2010 at 3:48 am

    I would encourage a child to read by letting him/her pick out his/her own books. If they think it looks good, they’ll probably be more likely to read it.

    Maggie at tethered mommy dot com
    http://www.tetheredmommy.com

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  22. Maggie @ Tethered Mommy says

    June 12, 2010 at 3:49 am

    I tweeted 6/12:
    http://twitter.com/tetheredmommy/status/15996904395

    Maggie at tethered mommy dot com
    http://www.tetheredmommy.com

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  23. Betty says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:08 am

    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.

    Reply
  24. Betty says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:09 am

    http://twitter.com/bettycd/status/15997816716

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  25. debp says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:40 am

    I read all the time, I buy books that will be fun to read, and I discuss the stories.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

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  26. Raelena says

    June 12, 2010 at 6:51 am

    By doing fun themed things to go along with the book

    Reply
  27. Heather says

    June 12, 2010 at 7:05 am

    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!)

    Reply
  28. Heather says

    June 12, 2010 at 7:06 am

    My tweet; http://twitter.com/HSlater351/status/16008269780

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  29. jennifer says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:10 am

    I have the opposite problem at my house- my kids prefer to read. I have been having to limit reading time!

    Reply
  30. Charlotte says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:25 am

    Get rid of the television.

    Reply
  31. Annette D says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:42 am

    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.

    Reply
  32. Annette D says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:43 am

    tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/status/16014771630

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  33. Cynthia Mercado says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:49 am

    My son loves reading! He actually encourages me

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  34. Cynthia Mercado says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:59 am

    I tweeted this giveaway here:

    http://twitter.com/cindi1969/status/16015581905

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  35. Charity Lyman says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:02 am

    I always encourage by giving rewards for reading. I would love to win this contest:) Please enter me. Thanks!

    Reply
  36. Hannah says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:03 am

    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!

    Reply
  37. Hannah says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:04 am

    tweeted http://twitter.com/ForTheirFuture/status/16016051198

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  38. Hannah says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:05 am

    http://twitter.com/ForTheirFuture/status/16016051198

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  39. Danielle E. says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:08 am

    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.

    Reply
  40. Danielle E. says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:09 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16016295740

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  41. Cynthia Mercado says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:15 am

    I blogged this giveaway here:

    http://themercadonews.blogspot.com/2010/06/borders-100-gift-card-giveaway.html

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  42. Anita says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:53 am

    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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  43. racergirl1313 says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16018886618

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  44. Anita says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:55 am

    tweet for 6/12…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16019006953
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  45. Anita says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:59 am

    I shared this on StumbleUpon (HSBSuzanne).
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  46. Anita says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:17 am

    I shared this on Google Buzz…
    http://www.google.com/buzz/roseinthemorning/ZgJ5CmWG8hd/Borders-Summer-Reading-Challenge-Giveaway
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  47. Vickie Couturier says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:19 am

    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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  48. Anita says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:20 am

    I shared this on Yahoo Buzz…
    http://buzz.yahoo.com/activity;_ylt=ArQjJRf3vR93WFfttEEIS3d0fNdF
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  49. Vickie Couturier says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:20 am

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/vickiecouturier/status/16020434786
    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  50. Vickie Couturier says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:22 am

    posted about this giveaway on facebook
    http://www.facebook.com/vickie.couturier
    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  51. Vickie Couturier says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:27 am

    Faved on technorati
    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

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  52. Jennifer says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:28 am

    We put books inthe bathroom and all the rooms so theres always something for them to read

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  53. Jennifer says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:29 am

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/16020908562

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  54. Small Footprints says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:29 am

    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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  55. Small Footprints says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:33 am

    I twitted the contest (http://twitter.com/smallftprints/status/16021208299)

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  56. Small Footprints says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:35 am

    I stumbled the contest (http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/cadsupport1/)

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  57. Chelsea S. says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:53 am

    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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  58. Chelsea S. says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:57 am

    Tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/csaulpaugh89/status/16022728040

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  59. Tabathia B says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:45 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16025656382
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  60. Lydia says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:54 am

    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!

    Reply
  61. Lydia says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:54 am

    6/12 tweet: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16026137935

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  62. Lydia says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I shared on Google Bookmarks.

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  63. Lydia says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I shared on StumbleUpon – lydia66

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  64. Lydia says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:56 am

    I shared on Twitter – http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16026232165

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  65. ShootingStarsMag says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:57 am

    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

    June 12, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    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

    June 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    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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  68. Ron-Michael says

    June 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Subscriber

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  69. Ron-Michael says

    June 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Commented on the Double Dog Dare You Post

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  70. LMC502 says

    June 12, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    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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  71. LMC502 says

    June 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    I shared your giveaway on my blog
    http://shoppingforsavings502.blogspot.com/2010/06/borders-summer-reading-challenge.html

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  72. Soha Molina says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    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.

    Reply
  73. Soha Molina says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/16038661941

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  74. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  75. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    06-12 tweet
    http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16038980159

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  76. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    shared this giveaway on MySpace (Some Lucky Dog)

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  77. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    faved this on technorati (someluckydog)

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  78. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    stumbled this post (someluckydog)

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  79. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    blogged http://someluckydog.blogspot.com/2010/06/summer-reading-challenge-giveaway-at.html

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  80. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    giveaway link (#68)
    http://somethingsnappee.blogspot.com/2010/06/fab-friday-giveaways.html

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  81. Anita says

    June 12, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    I added this to the linky on Look What Mom Found…and Dad too:
    http://www.lookwhatmomfound.com/2010/06/sunday-mcklinky-edition-46.html
    (it was the first one on the list… when I added it.) 🙂
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  82. Cassandra Aubut says

    June 12, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    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

    June 12, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    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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  84. Sharon says

    June 12, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    Tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16047890292

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  85. Sharon says

    June 12, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    I stumbled this post.
    http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/sharonjo/

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  86. Donna C. says

    June 12, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    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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  87. Donna C. says

    June 12, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    tweet http://twitter.com/ivansmom60/status/16049430627

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  88. Ruth Hill says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    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!

    Reply
  89. Mari says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    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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  90. Mari says

    June 12, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16056525299

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  91. vanessa says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    i tweet this contest daily:

    http://twitter.com/vmsweet123/status/16052181724

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  92. vanessa says

    June 12, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    this is such a great giveaway and idea for kids!

    Reply
  93. chantal cooper says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:12 am

    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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  94. Tabathia B says

    June 13, 2010 at 2:14 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16063134918
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  95. Betty N says

    June 13, 2010 at 4:14 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16067716092

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  96. chantal cooper says

    June 13, 2010 at 4:22 am

    http://twitter.com/chantalgiardina/status/16062598710

    chantal cooper
    chantalgiardina (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  97. Betty N says

    June 13, 2010 at 4:25 am

    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

    June 13, 2010 at 4:41 am

    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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  99. Melissa P. @Mel4Him says

    June 13, 2010 at 4:42 am

    http://twitter.com/Mel4Him/status/16068982715

    melissap21702{at}aol{dot}com

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  100. Melissa P. @Mel4Him says

    June 13, 2010 at 4:43 am

    Facebook
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/Mel4Him?v=wall&story_fbid=104959416219585

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  101. Danielle E. says

    June 13, 2010 at 6:09 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16072210537

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  102. LT says

    June 13, 2010 at 7:18 am

    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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  103. LT says

    June 13, 2010 at 7:19 am

    I tweeted here:
    http://twitter.com/coloradomommy/statuses/16077927223

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  104. Sharon says

    June 13, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16083171100

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  105. nan lara says

    June 13, 2010 at 8:47 am

    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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  106. Maggie @ Tethered Mommy says

    June 13, 2010 at 9:28 am

    I tweeted 6/13:
    http://twitter.com/tetheredmommy/status/16085757136

    Maggie at tethered mommy dot com
    http://www.tetheredmommy.com

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  107. Lisa says

    June 13, 2010 at 10:28 am

    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.

    Reply
  108. Daniel M says

    June 13, 2010 at 10:43 am

    bring them to the library every week and let them pick

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  109. racergirl1313 says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:31 am

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16092633318

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  110. Lydia says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:44 am

    6/13 tweet – http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16093380558

    Reply
  111. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:56 am

    06-13 facebook (Cindy Brooks)
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/SomeLuckyDog?v=wall&story_fbid=128176033879289

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  112. Teresa says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    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

    June 13, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    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

    June 13, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    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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  115. Madeline says

    June 13, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Here’s my tweet – http://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/16104997085

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  116. Jessica says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/aUAK5a

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  117. Annette D says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/16112304043

    Reply
  118. Anita says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    tweet for 6/13…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16113306688
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  119. Jessie C. says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    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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  120. Jessie C. says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    tweet.http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/16113283917

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  121. Jessie C. says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    blogged.http://tcarolinep.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-mom-start.html

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  122. Kacie says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    I encourage by reading to her now, as a baby, and also by reading myself!

    Reply
  123. Jessie C. says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    REddit@tcarolinep

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  124. Jessie C. says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    dugg@tcarolinep

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  125. Jessie C. says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    stumbled@tcarolinep

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  126. Jessie C. says

    June 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Plurk@tcarolinep

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  127. Kimberly says

    June 13, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    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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  128. Erica Best says

    June 13, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    i buy them book from cartoons they love like dora and that helps .

    Reply
  129. Erica Best says

    June 13, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16115319967

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  130. Caitlin says

    June 13, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    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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  131. Tara V says

    June 13, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I encourage my kids to read by offering new books often and encourage story telling.

    Reply
  132. Tara V says

    June 13, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16126038917

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  133. Tara V says

    June 13, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/funcandles?v=wall&story_fbid=115900848454156&ref=mf

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  134. Tracy Robertson says

    June 13, 2010 at 10:07 pm

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

    Reply
  135. Tracy Robertson says

    June 13, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    I tweeted

    http://twitter.com/tracylr233/status/16127502536

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  136. Mari says

    June 13, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16127703877

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  137. 1stopmom says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    I would simply ask them to read to me. It works all the time with my kids, especially my 7 year old!

    Reply
  138. 1stopmom says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    I blogged about the giveaway here
    http://giveaways.1stopmom.com/2010/06/14/100-borders-gift-card/

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  139. 1stopmom says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:45 pm

    I tweeted!!
    http://twitter.com/1stopmom/status/16131263166

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  140. wcc says

    June 14, 2010 at 12:50 am

    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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  141. wcc says

    June 14, 2010 at 12:51 am

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16133744683

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  142. Angela Bailey says

    June 14, 2010 at 12:54 am

    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

    June 14, 2010 at 1:32 am

    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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  144. VickiRae says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:33 am

    I tweeted about this giveaway.
    Twitter name: spiphibus

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  145. Jessica says

    June 14, 2010 at 3:35 am

    daily tweet- http://bit.ly/bx2H91

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  146. Danielle E. says

    June 14, 2010 at 4:37 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16141485002

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  147. Betty N says

    June 14, 2010 at 4:49 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16144577184

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  148. racergirl1313 says

    June 14, 2010 at 5:09 am

    6/14 tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16145797949

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  149. April Vereb says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:19 am

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

    Reply
  150. Tara V says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:21 am

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16150798492

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  151. Tabathia B says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:32 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16151556006
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  152. Quadmama says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:33 am

    I encourage my children to read by reading to them. I recently started reading the Ramona books to them and they love them!
    momofquads@gmail.com

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  153. Sharon says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Today’s tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16152535088

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  154. Stephanie says

    June 14, 2010 at 9:51 am

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

    Reply
  155. Stephanie says

    June 14, 2010 at 9:52 am

    I sent a FB message about this !

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  156. Stephanie says

    June 14, 2010 at 9:53 am

    http://dcmegiveawayblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaways-for-day-6142010.html

    blogged it!

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  157. Lisa says

    June 14, 2010 at 11:08 am

    By reading to them every night.

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  158. Emily says

    June 14, 2010 at 11:17 am

    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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  159. Lydia says

    June 14, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    6/14 I retweeted: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16173234725

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  160. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    06-14 https://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16175815373

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  161. Annette D says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/16176352518

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  162. Erica Best says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16176663647

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  163. phxbne says

    June 14, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    6/14 http://twitter.com/phxbne/status/16180428838

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  164. Shelly aka allysmama says

    June 14, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    I encourage my daughter to read by reading myself!
    bleatham*at*gmail.com

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  165. Wendi P says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    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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  166. Wendi P says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    I tweeted, thanks!

    http://twitter.com/WendiP/status/16194510767

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  167. Cynthia R says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    We read together at night and then we make up our own stories, makes reading fun

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  168. Cynthia R says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    tweet http://twitter.com/carafferty/status/16195326511

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  169. Cynthia R says

    June 14, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    blogged at http://cindywindylovesblogsnfrogs.blogspot.com/2010/06/100-borders-gift-card-giveaway.html

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  170. Becky M says

    June 14, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    We encourage our little guys to read by letting them pick out a book to read every night.

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  171. Debbie Stanton says

    June 14, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    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

    June 14, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    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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  173. Trisha Lynn says

    June 14, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/Haydensmommy05/status/16197867671

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  174. Nicole says

    June 14, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    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

    June 14, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    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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  176. Mari says

    June 14, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16199836612

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  177. wcc says

    June 15, 2010 at 1:14 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/status/16211745707

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  178. Jessica says

    June 15, 2010 at 3:29 am

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/aCajS1
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  179. Betty N says

    June 15, 2010 at 4:20 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16220110374

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  180. Sharon says

    June 15, 2010 at 5:33 am

    Daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16224601447

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  181. Deb Anderson says

    June 15, 2010 at 5:51 am

    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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  182. Deb Anderson says

    June 15, 2010 at 5:52 am

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16225856527

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  183. Deb Anderson says

    June 15, 2010 at 5:53 am

    shared on Facebook

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  184. Deb Anderson says

    June 15, 2010 at 5:53 am

    stumbled

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  185. Deb Anderson says

    June 15, 2010 at 5:53 am

    dugg

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  186. racergirl1313 says

    June 15, 2010 at 6:03 am

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16226604908

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  187. Anita says

    June 15, 2010 at 7:06 am

    tweet for 6/15…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16230891083
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  188. Tabathia B says

    June 15, 2010 at 8:25 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16236392987
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  189. Tara V says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:04 am

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16239235046

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  190. Soha Molina says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:36 am

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/16241395908

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  191. Lydia says

    June 15, 2010 at 10:27 am

    6/15 tweet: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16244568011

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  192. Danielle E. says

    June 15, 2010 at 11:02 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16221216947

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  193. Debbie Stanton says

    June 15, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    tweet.. http://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/16251290926

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  194. Erica Best says

    June 15, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16257495348

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  195. Annette D says

    June 15, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/16273526355

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  196. Anita says

    June 15, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    tweet…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16273937235
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  197. Anita says

    June 15, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    I blogged about this…
    http://anitamartin.wordpress.com/2010/06/15/summer-reading-perks/
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  198. Nicole says

    June 15, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    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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  199. Mari says

    June 15, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16287461380

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  200. wcc says

    June 16, 2010 at 12:08 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16291166861

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  201. Betty N says

    June 16, 2010 at 12:42 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16292328154

    Reply
  202. Danielle E. says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16299860570

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  203. Jennifer says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:05 am

    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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  204. racergirl1313 says

    June 16, 2010 at 6:37 am

    tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16310657211

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  205. Sharon says

    June 16, 2010 at 7:00 am

    Tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16312305920

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  206. Tabathia B says

    June 16, 2010 at 7:29 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16314625859
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  207. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Mr. Linky (#39)
    http://gettingallmyducksinarow.blogspot.com/2010/06/show-me-your-giveaway-contest_15.html

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  208. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Mr. Linky )#115
    http://icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com/2010/06/win-it-wednesday-link-up-your-giveaway_15.html

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  209. Erica Best says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:42 am

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16323397674

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  210. jenn Giannetto says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    i encourage my son to read by having him pick out stories to read at naptime and bedtime

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  211. Denise S says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    I tell my kids about my favorite books as a child and then they want to read them too.

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  212. Denise S says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    GFC follower
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

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  213. Margaret Smith says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    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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  214. Margaret Smith says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/peg42/status/16344357497
    Thanks again
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  215. DARLA KIDDER says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    My youngest son loves to read anyway so I don’t have to bug him about reading.
    luckylady4163@yahoo.com

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  216. Ann F says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    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

    June 16, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    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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  218. SANDY says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    read with them

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  219. Anne G says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    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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  220. nicole says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    I encourage my children to read by joining the summer reading program at the library.

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  221. Anne G says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/16352235151

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  222. Stephanie V. says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Take him to the store and let him pick his summer reading list
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  223. Deb Anderson says

    June 16, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16331178204

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  224. Nadine L says

    June 16, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    We always made a game out of it. I would read and my daughter would draw a picture about what I was reading. The we would see how close her drawing was to the books drawing. After a while she wanted to do the reading and have Mommy draw.
    petsandthepeople@gmail.com

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  225. Nadine L says

    June 16, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/16357494806

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  226. Sarah Coulsey says

    June 16, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    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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  227. Jessica says

    June 16, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/bSNDeb

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  228. joni says

    June 16, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    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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  229. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    06-16 tweet http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16365211676

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  230. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Linky #71
    http://sweeps4bloggers.com/?p=5650

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  231. Debbie Stanton says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    tweet.. https://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/16366864359

    Reply
  232. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    Mr. Linky #341
    http://www.jleighdesignz.com/2010/06/give-it-away-wednesday-link-up-all-your_15.html

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  233. valerie m says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    Lead by example – can’t expect them to read if you don’t 🙂

    Reply
  234. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 16, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Mr. Linky #6
    http://mamamakesmoney.net/win-it-wednesday-5/

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  235. Mari says

    June 16, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16368146786

    Reply
  236. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 16, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Mr. Linky #34
    http://www.gograhamgo.com/2010/06/giveaways-galore-617-come-link-up-and.html

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  237. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 16, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    Linky #193
    http://www.themomreviews.com/2010/06/wednesday-giveaway-linky-list-your_15.html

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  238. hminnesota says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:56 am

    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.

    Reply
  239. hminnesota says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:57 am

    http://twitter.com/hminnesota/status/16374654830

    Reply
  240. Betty N says

    June 17, 2010 at 1:13 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16375307562

    Reply
  241. wcc says

    June 17, 2010 at 2:23 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16378065862

    Reply
  242. Jessica says

    June 17, 2010 at 3:16 am

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/dyQ2sU
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  243. Sunny Dreemz says

    June 17, 2010 at 3:50 am

    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!

    Reply
  244. Sunny Dreemz says

    June 17, 2010 at 3:51 am

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/sunnydreemz/status/16382121123

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  245. Sunny Dreemz says

    June 17, 2010 at 3:53 am

    I blogged: http://sunnydreemz.blogspot.com/2010/06/mom-start-borders-summer-reading.html

    Reply
  246. Danielle E. says

    June 17, 2010 at 4:11 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16381707476

    Reply
  247. Tabathia B says

    June 17, 2010 at 4:18 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16383741742
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  248. Sharon says

    June 17, 2010 at 6:01 am

    Tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16390924604

    Reply
  249. Leslie Price says

    June 17, 2010 at 6:15 am

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

    Reply
  250. Laura W says

    June 17, 2010 at 6:40 am

    I encourage my son to read by reading him a story every day, or every night before bed.

    Reply
  251. Nicole C. says

    June 17, 2010 at 7:00 am

    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.

    Reply
  252. Deedles says

    June 17, 2010 at 7:15 am

    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.

    Reply
  253. racergirl1313 says

    June 17, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16395534787

    Reply
  254. Erica Best says

    June 17, 2010 at 7:24 am

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16394311989

    Reply
  255. Sarah Hirsch says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:31 am

    let the child pick out their own books to read (even if they choose a book about videogames)

    Reply
  256. Nadine L says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Daily Tweet https://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/16402433193

    Reply
  257. Soha Molina says

    June 17, 2010 at 9:03 am

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/16403208459

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  258. Dominique55 says

    June 17, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Read to the kids – best thing you can do to encourage reading!

    Reply
  259. Anita says

    June 17, 2010 at 10:08 am

    tweet for 6/17…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16406938965
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  260. Anita says

    June 17, 2010 at 10:12 am

    added to giveaway link-up…
    http://juststopscreaming.com/2010/06/a-weekly-dose-of-giveaways-linky-61710
    #116 when I added it.
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  261. Anita says

    June 17, 2010 at 10:13 am

    added to this giveaway linky…
    http://www.thriftywifey.com/2010/06/thursday-giveaway-link-up-617.html
    #36 when I added it.
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  262. Anita says

    June 17, 2010 at 10:14 am

    added to giveaway linky…
    http://www.babylovingmama.com/2010/06/list-your-giveaways-linky-love-51.html
    #248 when I added it
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  263. Heather S says

    June 17, 2010 at 10:26 am

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

    Reply
  264. Jeff says

    June 17, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Start with small books and work your way up with them.

    Reply
  265. Mommy2Bears says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:15 am

    No encouragement needed. We read every night and it’s a fight to only do one maybe two books.

    Reply
  266. sheila k. says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:25 am

    I’ve dealt with a number of medical challenges and have had my children read their storybooks to me while I am in bed. The system works well.

    Reply
  267. Jerold A. Sauer says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Great gift for the summer when one has a lot of time to read

    Reply
  268. Joyce says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:33 am

    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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  269. courtney says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    i would encourage them to read by reading a book with lots of pics!

    Reply
  270. courtney says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/16415965792

    Reply
  271. Tara V says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16416035045

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  272. Amber G says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    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!

    Reply
  273. Lydia says

    June 17, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    6/17 tweet: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16417402855

    Reply
  274. LaurenS says

    June 17, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  275. Janice Whitaker says

    June 17, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    I always read to my kids when they were young. Read with excitement and make it fun,

    Reply
  276. Anne G says

    June 17, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/16393233625

    Reply
  277. Christine says

    June 17, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    let them pick out their own books

    Reply
  278. Linda Lansford says

    June 17, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    I take them to the library

    Reply
  279. brandy says

    June 17, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    My son has mandatory reading time every day

    Reply
  280. Deb Anderson says

    June 17, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16413511198

    Reply
  281. Madeline says

    June 17, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    Here’s my tweet for today – http://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/16436044571

    Reply
  282. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 17, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    06-17 tweet
    http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16438208855

    Reply
  283. DG says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  284. DG says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/16445148781

    tweeted for today!

    Reply
  285. DG says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    I dugg as deegee13

    Reply
  286. DG says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    I stumbled this giveaway as deegee13

    thanks!

    Reply
  287. Jessica says

    June 17, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    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!

    Reply
  288. Corie @ Red Letter Rising says

    June 17, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    I will definitely read to my soon-to-be daughter daily.

    Reply
  289. Mari says

    June 17, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16448846726

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  290. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    mr. Linky #138
    http://juststopscreaming.com/2010/06/a-weekly-dose-of-giveaways-linky-61710

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  291. Tina J says

    June 17, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    I take them to the library every two weeks and let them pick out books and read them every night.

    Reply
  292. wcc says

    June 18, 2010 at 2:39 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16460695497

    Reply
  293. Steven W says

    June 18, 2010 at 3:20 am

    Read to them when they’re young and show them how magical reading can be.

    Reply
  294. hminnesota says

    June 18, 2010 at 3:45 am

    http://twitter.com/hminnesota/status/16463673412

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  295. Danielle E. says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:11 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16464146687

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  296. Jessica says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:15 am

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/cZcX0n
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  297. Betty N says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:15 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16465363296

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  298. Jessica says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:17 am

    correct daily tweet-http://bit.ly/bbu381
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  299. Katrina says

    June 18, 2010 at 5:17 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
  300. Tara V says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:06 am

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16472563884

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  301. Tabathia B says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:41 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16474945222
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  302. Sharon says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Tweeted today–
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16475179103

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  303. Cynthia C says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:59 am

    I always had my kids participate in the summer reading programs at the library.

    Reply
  304. Amber says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:00 am

    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.

    Reply
  305. Amber says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:00 am

    I tweeted the giveaway
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/16476267096

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  306. Amber says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:01 am

    I shared the giveaway on Stumble Upon (slnet1)

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  307. Mary Marlatt says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:24 am

    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!

    Reply
  308. Bacallsmom says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:27 am

    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

    June 18, 2010 at 8:29 am

    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.

    Reply
  310. Carol says

    June 18, 2010 at 8:52 am

    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.

    Reply
  311. Carol says

    June 18, 2010 at 8:52 am

    tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/16483558141

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  312. Carol says

    June 18, 2010 at 8:52 am

    I used your Share button and posted your giveaway on my Facebook page Carol P dziuba

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  313. Nadine L says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/16484314604

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  314. Denise B. says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:32 am

    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.

    Reply
  315. Kristi C says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:32 am

    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.

    Reply
  316. Christine says

    June 18, 2010 at 10:54 am

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

    Reply
  317. Christine says

    June 18, 2010 at 10:55 am

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/16490974716

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  318. Christine says

    June 18, 2010 at 10:56 am

    I dugg it! (Tina12312)

    Reply
  319. racergirl1313 says

    June 18, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16494638751

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  320. Shelly T. says

    June 18, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  321. Lydia says

    June 18, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    6/18 tweet: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16496935477

    Reply
  322. Erica Best says

    June 18, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16497774099

    Reply
  323. lori Berman says

    June 18, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    I would encourage a child the same way my mom encouraged me. We all sat down and read together

    Reply
  324. Kate D says

    June 18, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    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.

    Reply
  325. don says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    sign me up

    Reply
  326. Anne G says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/16474459198

    Reply
  327. Debbie Stanton says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    tweet.. https://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/16508061149

    Reply
  328. Suzanne K says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    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.

    Reply
  329. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    06-18 http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16516467007 tweet

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  330. Lynn says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    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.

    Reply
  331. Lynn says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/16517081678

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  332. Deb Anderson says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16494457574

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  333. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 18, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    Mr. Linky #153
    http://www.pbandpickles.com/2010/06/friday-fun-pb-pickle-style-61810.html

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  334. TRACY HEYER says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    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.

    Reply
  335. Terra Heck says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    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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  336. Mari says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16524412161

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  337. Terra Heck says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/partymix25/status/16524474515
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  338. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Linky #13
    http://www.lifeasaceo.com/2010/06/friday-link-up-6/

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  339. Janna Johnson says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    I would get custom books with their name or pictures in it!
    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

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  340. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    Linky #75
    http://hail2thesnowqueen.blogspot.com/2010/06/fantastic-linky-friday_18.html

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  341. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    Mr. Linky #47
    http://delightfulchaos.com/2010/06/giveaway-monday-link-up-your-giveaways-61410/

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  342. Lydia says

    June 19, 2010 at 12:09 am

    6/19 tweet: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16531582680

    Reply
  343. wcc says

    June 19, 2010 at 2:35 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16536909315

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  344. Jessica says

    June 19, 2010 at 3:46 am

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/bjYbON
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  345. Christine says

    June 19, 2010 at 4:24 am

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/16541843504

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  346. hminnesota says

    June 19, 2010 at 4:50 am

    http://twitter.com/hminnesota/status/16543332616

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  347. Danielle E. says

    June 19, 2010 at 5:00 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16542891514

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  348. Amber says

    June 19, 2010 at 5:03 am

    Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/16544075244

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  349. Tara V says

    June 19, 2010 at 5:50 am

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16547060412

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  350. Sharon says

    June 19, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16550498270

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  351. Cassandra says

    June 19, 2010 at 6:58 am

    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

    June 19, 2010 at 7:24 am

    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.

    Reply
  353. Nadine L says

    June 19, 2010 at 8:04 am

    Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/16555714061

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  354. Katherine C. says

    June 19, 2010 at 8:45 am

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

    Reply
  355. Katherine C. says

    June 19, 2010 at 8:46 am

    http://twitter.com/kdolphins7/status/16558249673

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  356. Soha Molina says

    June 19, 2010 at 9:09 am

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/16559626972

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  357. Tabathia B says

    June 19, 2010 at 9:52 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16562046777
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  358. Tabathia B says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:01 am

    shared on fb
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000585237064&v=wall&story_fbid=137386556274729
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  359. Tabathia B says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:02 am

    stumbled (chelleb36)
    http://www.stumbleupon.com/to/2RrpCZ/momstart.com/2010/06/borders-summer-reading-challenge-giveaway/t:4c1d05d0ddbf5;src:all
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  360. Tabathia B says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:03 am

    yahoo buzzed (tabathiab)
    http://bookmarks.yahoo.com/toolbar/savebm?u=http://buzz.yahoo.com/article/1:d80eb49e0991f67c4ed1d1115b30da19:b61ec347309212e71afa5f575a16acc2/Borders-Summer-Reading-Challenge-Giveaway
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  361. Shawna OBrien says

    June 19, 2010 at 11:45 am

    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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  362. Shawna OBrien says

    June 19, 2010 at 11:47 am

    dt
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/16567782678

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  363. Erica Best says

    June 19, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16567516902

    Reply
  364. Lynn says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    daily tweet: http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/16571491073

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  365. racergirl1313 says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16573172791

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  366. Jacob says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    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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  367. Jacob says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    I tweeted at http://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/16573537257

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  368. hj says

    June 19, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Modeling is the best way- you read yourself and teach kids to read with you,.

    Reply
  369. Cindy Merrill says

    June 19, 2010 at 4:18 pm

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

    Reply
  370. DG says

    June 19, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    daily tweet!

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/16580928894

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  371. DG says

    June 19, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    here is my tweet for today – thanks! 🙂

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/16580928894

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  372. Anne G says

    June 19, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/16549828950

    Reply
  373. Deb Anderson says

    June 19, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16568343376

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  374. Anita says

    June 19, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    tweet…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16590317365
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  375. Jeremy says

    June 19, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    I let the kids stay up an extra 1/2 hour if they use it to read quietly in their beds.

    Reply
  376. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 19, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    06-19 tweet http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16597515746

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  377. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Mr. Linky #310
    http://www.ablogofgoodies.com/2010/06/gimme-giveaways-week-of-61310.html

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  378. Mari says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16598723539

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  379. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    Mr. Linky #324
    Mr. Linky #323
    http://www.anutinanutshell.com/2010/06/saturday-giveaway-parade-619.html #1

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  380. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    McLinky #9
    http://simplybeingmommy.com/2010/06/19/giveaways-galore-link-your-giveaways-10

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  381. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 19, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Mr. Linky #78
    http://www.contest-corner.com/sweepstakes-saturday-60/

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  382. Betty N says

    June 20, 2010 at 1:05 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16605353358

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  383. wcc says

    June 20, 2010 at 3:27 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16610660531

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  384. racergirl1313 says

    June 20, 2010 at 4:50 am

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16614291172

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  385. Danielle E. says

    June 20, 2010 at 5:32 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16614724261

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  386. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 20, 2010 at 6:43 am

    Mr. Linky #29
    http://www.middayescapades.com/2010/06/sunday-giveaway-escape_20.html

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  387. DG says

    June 20, 2010 at 6:44 am

    tweeted for today – thanks! 🙂

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/16621412953

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  388. Anson says

    June 20, 2010 at 6:45 am

    Read good books to them.

    Let them see that I read a lot and get a lot out of it

    Reply
  389. DG says

    June 20, 2010 at 6:45 am

    tweeted for 6/20! 🙂

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/16621412953

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  390. Angela Livingston says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:19 am

    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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  391. Angela Livingston says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:37 am

    I tweeted about this giveaway
    http://twitter.com/hotmomtips/status/16623868310

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  392. Angela Livingston says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:44 am

    I dugg this giveaway http://digg.com/educational/Borders_Summer_Reading_Challenge_Giveaway
    (angellivingston)

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  393. Christine says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:47 am

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/16625804139

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  394. Amber says

    June 20, 2010 at 8:11 am

    Tweet
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/16627575131

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  395. Jessica says

    June 20, 2010 at 8:22 am

    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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  396. Jessica says

    June 20, 2010 at 8:23 am

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/16628298014

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  397. Bobbie (OneScrappyMom) says

    June 20, 2010 at 8:49 am

    I would encourage them to read by taking them to get new books. I also read every night and would like to instill this in them!

    Reply
  398. Bobbie (OneScrappyMom) says

    June 20, 2010 at 8:49 am

    tweeted! deals4mom

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  399. Sharon says

    June 20, 2010 at 8:56 am

    Daily tweet
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  400. Nadine L says

    June 20, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/16633230454

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  401. Joseph Stowell says

    June 20, 2010 at 9:57 am

    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).

    Reply
  402. Joseph Stowell says

    June 20, 2010 at 9:58 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/stowelljg/status/16633987622

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  403. MaryBeth I says

    June 20, 2010 at 10:37 am

    Buy books with your child’s interest in mind

    Reply
  404. MaryBeth I says

    June 20, 2010 at 10:38 am

    http://twitter.com/misaacmom/status/16636196653

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  405. Tara V says

    June 20, 2010 at 11:33 am

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16639148632

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  406. Erica Best says

    June 20, 2010 at 11:34 am

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16637784000

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  407. Lynn says

    June 20, 2010 at 11:36 am

    6/20 tweet: http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/16639319092

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  408. Tabathia B says

    June 20, 2010 at 11:43 am

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16639802340
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  409. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 20, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    06-20 shared on facebook (Cindy Brooks)
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  410. Briana says

    June 20, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Tweeted! http://twitter.com/regenbogenmord/status/16641189565

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  411. mickeyfan says

    June 20, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    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

    June 20, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    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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  413. Stacy says

    June 20, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/16654058898

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  414. courtney says

    June 20, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/16654679522

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  415. Debra F says

    June 20, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    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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  416. Debra F says

    June 20, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/16656452468

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  417. Anne G says

    June 20, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/16620714472

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  418. Deb Anderson says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16640725744

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  419. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 20, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Mr. Linky #164
    http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/2010/06/tuesdays-treasures-giveaway-linky-for_14.html

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  420. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 20, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Mr. Linky #251
    http://dealseekingmom.com/giveaway-gathering-week-of-62010/

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  421. Mari says

    June 20, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16673370860

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  422. Betty N says

    June 20, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    daily tweet
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  423. wcc says

    June 21, 2010 at 12:06 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16678413069

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  424. Jessica says

    June 21, 2010 at 3:04 am

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/cA3yM5
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  425. Michelle S says

    June 21, 2010 at 3:43 am

    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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  426. Michelle S says

    June 21, 2010 at 3:46 am

    Tweeted giveaway.
    http://twitter.com/rsj2000mrs/statuses/16687324997
    rsj2000mrs at gmail dot com

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  427. Nadine L says

    June 21, 2010 at 4:14 am

    Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/16688846838

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  428. Danielle E. says

    June 21, 2010 at 4:20 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16688152753

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  429. racergirl1313 says

    June 21, 2010 at 5:06 am

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16691941460

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  430. Sharon says

    June 21, 2010 at 5:36 am

    Daily tweet
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  431. Lyndsey Rullman says

    June 21, 2010 at 5:53 am

    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

    June 21, 2010 at 5:58 am

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

    Reply
  433. Amber says

    June 21, 2010 at 6:25 am

    tweet
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  434. Christine says

    June 21, 2010 at 8:30 am

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/16705365928

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  435. Lynn says

    June 21, 2010 at 9:13 am

    6/21 tweet! http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/16708077530

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  436. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:00 am

    Mr. Linky #205
    http://www.smartandtrendymoms.com/2010/06/monday-giveaway-linkup-june-21-2010.html

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  437. Idaho Jill says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:23 am

    We read to my daughter every day. She loves the time with us, and we love the fact that she is learning from the books!

    Reply
  438. Idaho Jill says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:25 am

    tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/16712335867

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  439. Idaho Jill says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:26 am

    shared on facebook – Idaho Jill – http://www.facebook.com/IdahoJill?v=wall&story_fbid=137056222977719

    thanks!

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  440. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:27 am

    Mr. Linky #72
    http://ridingwithnohands.com/weekly-roundup-620-linky

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  441. Idaho Jill says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:28 am

    blogged, thanks! http://www.contestsandgiveaways.net/2010/06/100-gift-card-to-borders-giveaway-ends-7110/

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  442. Anita says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:29 am

    tweet for 6/21…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16712593751
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  443. Owen's Mom says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:31 am

    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!

    Reply
  444. Owen's Mom says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/16712703166

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  445. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Mr. Linky #154
    http://www.themommy-files.com/2010/06/share-your-giveaway-sundays-34/

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  446. Debra F says

    June 21, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    daily tweet

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  447. Tara V says

    June 21, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16719589984

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  448. Kathy Rambousek says

    June 21, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    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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  449. Kathy Rambousek says

    June 21, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/LKARambo/status/16720905522

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  450. Anne G says

    June 21, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/16699462574

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  451. Erica Best says

    June 21, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16721111437

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  452. Peggy Gorman says

    June 21, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    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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  453. Peggy Gorman says

    June 21, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/velvet1116/status/16726532484
    Thanks

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  454. Peggy Gorman says

    June 21, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Posted to FB
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=587886633&v=wall&story_fbid=113678722011216
    Thanks

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  455. Stacy says

    June 21, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/16733575946

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  456. Joseph Stowell says

    June 21, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/stowelljg/status/16735956393

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  457. Shawna OBrien says

    June 21, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    dt
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  458. Debbie Stanton says

    June 21, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    tweet.. https://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/16739492372

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  459. DG says

    June 21, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    daily tweet for 6/21 – thanks for the chance!

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/16739577817

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  460. Min says

    June 21, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    encourage children to read by example

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  461. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 21, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    06-21 tweet http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16741225569

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  462. Jacob LaFountaine says

    June 21, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    Read books in public. That will entice people to read

    Reply
  463. Tabathia B says

    June 21, 2010 at 7:07 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16742351403
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  464. Deb Anderson says

    June 21, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16717800937

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  465. noelle says

    June 21, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    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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  466. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 21, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Mr. Linky #16
    http://simplybeingmommy.com/2010/06/19/giveaways-galore-link-your-giveaways-10/

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  467. Mari says

    June 21, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Tweet

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  468. Joseph Stowell says

    June 21, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/stowelljg/status/16756356540

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  469. Erin M. says

    June 22, 2010 at 12:05 am

    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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  470. Erin M. says

    June 22, 2010 at 12:06 am

    Stumbled this giveaway post!
    username:erinxduh

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  471. Betty N says

    June 22, 2010 at 1:08 am

    daily tweet
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  472. wcc says

    June 22, 2010 at 2:38 am

    Daily twet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16763145136

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  473. Michelle S says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:46 am

    Today’s tweet
    http://twitter.com/rsj2000mrs/statuses/16766023851
    rsj2000mrs@gmail.com

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  474. Danielle E. says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:52 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16765930248

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  475. Jessica says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:44 am

    6/22 daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/16769041790

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  476. racergirl1313 says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:18 am

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16770904325

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  477. Amber says

    June 22, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/16774658288

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  478. Sharon says

    June 22, 2010 at 6:56 am

    Today’s tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16777113683

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  479. Nadine L says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:35 am

    Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/16779240896

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  480. Vivian says

    June 22, 2010 at 8:50 am

    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.

    Reply
  481. Liza says

    June 22, 2010 at 8:58 am

    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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  482. AshleyW says

    June 22, 2010 at 9:00 am

    I like the suggestion above – reading in public (beach, park, etc). Thanks for the giveaway!!

    Reply
  483. Jen A says

    June 22, 2010 at 9:03 am

    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.

    Reply
  484. Jen A says

    June 22, 2010 at 9:04 am

    I also Tweeted about this: http://twitter.com/scorpstar77/status/16784593129

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  485. Lindley A says

    June 22, 2010 at 9:05 am

    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.

    Reply
  486. Ingrid says

    June 22, 2010 at 9:14 am

    I encourage my kids to read by finding things they’re interested in playing with and then finding books about it.

    Reply
  487. Lynsy says

    June 22, 2010 at 9:14 am

    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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  488. very married says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:11 am

    ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

    i would read with him/her so we could experience the magic together!

    Reply
  489. Soha Molina says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:12 am

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/16788721359

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  490. Shawna OBrien says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:20 am

    dt
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/16789080255

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  491. Christine says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:51 am

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/16790953988

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  492. Elaine, clothed much says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:58 am

    I would make reading into a game.

    Reply
  493. Laura says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:02 am

    I think it’s important to set a good example–children need to see adults enjoying books

    Reply
  494. domestic diva says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:19 am

    I encourage my little one to read by reading to him every day.

    Reply
  495. kari says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:20 am

    I model reading for my son by having him see me read every day (and reading to him too, of course).

    Reply
  496. Lynn says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:23 am

    6/22 daily tweet: http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/16792766144

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  497. Patricia Merry says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:26 am

    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.

    Reply
  498. christina c says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:34 am

    Set a side time and write it on the calendar so its always there.

    Reply
  499. Erica Best says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:36 am

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16792850646

    Reply
  500. annahita says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:37 am

    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!

    Reply
  501. Tiffany says

    June 22, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    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!

    Reply
  502. Debbie Stanton says

    June 22, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    tweet.. https://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/16797537961

    Reply
  503. Debra F says

    June 22, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    daily tweet

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/16797788705

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  504. Owen's Mom says

    June 22, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/16798044895

    Reply
  505. cindy says

    June 22, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    My mom always took me to the public library which got me interested in reading.

    Reply
  506. Lydia says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    6/22 tweet: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16805172871

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  507. courtney says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/16807181864

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  508. Leah says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    I would encourage a child to read by setting aside time each day for reading.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  509. Jessi says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Take them to the library and show them how much fun it can be!

    Reply
  510. Dana says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  511. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    06-22 http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16809877415

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  512. Anna says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    We sing the words from the books. Makes it fun. They love it.

    Reply
  513. Anna says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    tweet: http://twitter.com/femalebiker21/status/16810963975

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  514. Idaho Jill says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/16813420961

    Reply
  515. emily irwin says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    summer reading programs!

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  516. DG says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    daily tweet – thanks so much!

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/16813639345

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  517. Tia says

    June 22, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    I encourage my kids to read by letting them pick one book from their school book orders and by looking at various collections at the book store.
    nhmummab@comcast.net

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  518. Anne G says

    June 22, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/16783335523

    Reply
  519. alycep says

    June 22, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  520. Ashley H. says

    June 22, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    I would take them to a library and let them pick out any book they wanted.

    Reply
  521. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 22, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    Mr. Linky #426 http://www.twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.com/2010/06/got-giveaways-622.html

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  522. Kathy Rambousek says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/LKARambo/status/16820187032

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  523. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    Mr. Linky #155
    http://thriftyjinxy.blogspot.com/2010/06/contest-corner-for-june-21-2010-find.html

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  524. Deb Anderson says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16794782215

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  525. Marissa says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    I encourage kids to read by reading to them and discussing our favorite books.

    Reply
  526. Anita says

    June 22, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    tweet…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16823596003
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  527. Mari says

    June 22, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16826440130

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  528. Tabathia B says

    June 22, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16826657326
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  529. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Mr. Linky #51
    http://bizzimommi.blogspot.com/2010/06/win-it-wednesday-623.html

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  530. Lydia says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    6/23 I retweeted: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16832897822

    Reply
  531. Betty N says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:55 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16836671232

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  532. Jessica says

    June 23, 2010 at 2:57 am

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/9uvJKR
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  533. Debra F says

    June 23, 2010 at 3:07 am

    daily tweet

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/16842074626

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  534. wcc says

    June 23, 2010 at 3:16 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16842475038

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  535. Danielle E. says

    June 23, 2010 at 3:52 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16843651929

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  536. julie says

    June 23, 2010 at 4:11 am

    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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  537. Christine says

    June 23, 2010 at 4:38 am

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/16846683280

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  538. racergirl1313 says

    June 23, 2010 at 5:10 am

    tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16848261155

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  539. Becky says

    June 23, 2010 at 5:15 am

    I think there’s nothing better than reading to kids at a young age — unoriginal but effective!

    Reply
  540. Michelle S says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:13 am

    Today’s tweet
    http://twitter.com/rsj2000mrs/statuses/16852591966
    rsj2000mrs@gmail.com

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  541. Sharon says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:13 am

    Daily tweet
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  542. Brooke says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:20 am

    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.

    Reply
  543. amberlene s. says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:47 am

    reading to them on a daily base, and have them follow along with the reading…

    Reply
  544. Lynn says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:10 am

    6/23 daily retweet – http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/16856318885

    Reply
  545. Anita says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:36 am

    tweet…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/16857823462
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  546. Shawna OBrien says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:40 am

    dt
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/16858165637

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  547. Shawna OBrien says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:47 am

    Mr. Linky http://icoulduseadeal.blogspot.com/2010/06/win-it-wednesday-link-up-your-giveaway_23.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ICouldUseADeal+%28I+Could+Use+a+Deal%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail

    This giveaway is listed as #30

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  548. NGS says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:19 am

    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!!

    Reply
  549. Amber says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:38 am

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/16861371786

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  550. Tara V says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:05 am

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/16863083418

    Reply
  551. Owen's Mom says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/16863645356

    Reply
  552. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:35 am

    06-23 shared on facebook )Cindy Brooks)
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/SomeLuckyDog?v=wall&story_fbid=132047643483343&ref=mf

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  553. amy says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:39 am

    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!

    Reply
  554. Erica Best says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:07 am

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16870023930

    Reply
  555. Kevin says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:24 am

    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.

    Reply
  556. Jolene says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:55 am

    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.

    Reply
  557. Small Footprints says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    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!

    Reply
  558. Small Footprints says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/smallftprints/status/16875351579

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  559. Small Footprints says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I stumbled it:

    http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/cadsupport1/

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  560. Small Footprints says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I yahoo buzzed it up:

    http://buzz.yahoo.com/activity;_ylt=AuB4MTgqJpxV_OtzF_BS3Qd0fNdF

    Don’t know if that actually links to my buzz page.

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  561. courtney says

    June 23, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/16877583197

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  562. Stacy says

    June 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    tweet
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  563. Idaho Jill says

    June 23, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/16881382648

    Reply
  564. Joseph Stowell says

    June 23, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/stowelljg/status/16886854534

    Reply
  565. Janet says

    June 23, 2010 at 3:57 pm

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

    Reply
  566. Kathy Rambousek says

    June 23, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/LKARambo/status/16890278452

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  567. DG says

    June 23, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    daily tweet for 6/23

    thanks so much!

    http://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/16890742501

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  568. shel says

    June 23, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    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.

    Reply
  569. shel says

    June 23, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    Tweeted;
    http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/16893327575

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  570. Deb Anderson says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16873393218

    Reply
  571. Jessica H. says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    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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  572. Jessica H. says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Daily tweet:
    http://twitter.com/girlygirlugh/status/16898977586

    girlygirlugh at gmail dot com

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  573. Tabathia B says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16904156792

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  574. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:44 pm

    Mr. Linky #309
    http://www.jleighdesignz.com/2010/06/give-it-away-wednesday-link-up-all-your_22.html

    Reply
  575. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    McLinky #185
    http://www.themomreviews.com/2010/06/wednesday-giveaway-linky-list-your_22.html

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  576. Monique Rizzo says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    I made up a reward chart.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  577. Shannon W. says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    Take them to the library. Let them explore and pick out their own books.

    Reply
  578. Shannon W. says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    tweet
    https://twitter.com/One_Crazy_Momma/status/16909687607

    Reply
  579. Mari says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16909644617

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  580. Kavitha says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    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.

    Reply
  581. Lydia says

    June 24, 2010 at 12:12 am

    6/24 I retweeted: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/16914171504

    Reply
  582. Betty N says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:13 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/16916454899

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  583. Debra F says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:04 am

    daily tweet

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/16918653650

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  584. wcc says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:50 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/16920546816

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  585. Danielle E. says

    June 24, 2010 at 3:36 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/16922490581

    Reply
  586. Nadine L says

    June 24, 2010 at 4:05 am

    Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/16924117582

    Reply
  587. Michelle S says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:03 am

    Today’s tweet
    http://twitter.com/rsj2000mrs/statuses/16931355470
    rsj2000mrs@gmail.com

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  588. Amber says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:11 am

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/16931908550

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  589. Sharon says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:27 am

    Today’s tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16932859650

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  590. Shawna OBrien says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:41 am

    dt
    http://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/16933932892

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  591. Christine says

    June 24, 2010 at 8:01 am

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/16940188638

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  592. courtney says

    June 24, 2010 at 8:17 am

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/16941365962

    Reply
  593. AnnOnandOn says

    June 24, 2010 at 8:44 am

    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.

    Reply
  594. racergirl1313 says

    June 24, 2010 at 9:31 am

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/16946341765

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  595. Debbie Stanton says

    June 24, 2010 at 9:41 am

    tweet… http://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/16947097386

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  596. Soha Molina says

    June 24, 2010 at 9:47 am

    http://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/16947519482

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  597. Jessica says

    June 24, 2010 at 10:36 am

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/a0AZGo
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  598. Zannid says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:25 am

    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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  599. Owen's Mom says

    June 24, 2010 at 11:40 am

    Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/16955454301

    Reply
  600. Lynn says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    Daily tweet http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/16962092922

    Reply
  601. Erica Best says

    June 24, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/16961421309

    Reply
  602. Stacy says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ohstac/status/16966785743

    Reply
  603. Idaho Jill says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/16966875837

    Reply
  604. Joseph Stowell says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/stowelljg/status/16967522583

    Reply
  605. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 24, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    06-24 http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/16967593903

    Reply
  606. Kathy Rambousek says

    June 24, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/LKARambo/status/16970281853

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  607. Anne G says

    June 24, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/16933775408

    Reply
  608. Deb Anderson says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/16956761188

    Reply
  609. Mike says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    Find an interesting series. I remember Boxcar Children from my childhood.

    Reply
  610. Mike says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/huntfish/status/16979611970

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  611. Jessica H. says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    Daily tweet:
    http://twitter.com/girlygirlugh/status/16981484674

    girlygirlugh at gmail dot com

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  612. Tabathia B says

    June 24, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/16982421853
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  613. Autumn B. says

    June 24, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    we read to our son every night to help spur a love of books

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

    Reply
  614. nancy says

    June 24, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    We always enroll in the summer reading programs at the library

    Reply
  615. nancy says

    June 24, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    daily tweet:

    http://twitter.com/c5519/status/16986834600

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  616. Mari says

    June 24, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/16993209897

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  617. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 24, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    Mr. Linky #50
    http://meandmyboys-abby.blogspot.com/2010/06/free-stuff-friday-link-up-your_24.html

    Reply
  618. Betty N says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:39 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/17004627363

    Reply
  619. Joseph Stowell says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:00 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/stowelljg/status/17005551365

    Reply
  620. Jessica says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:09 am

    daily tweet-http://bit.ly/adQyGw
    madtownspriteatgmaildotcom

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  621. Debra F says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:01 am

    daily tweet

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/17008423432

    Reply
  622. Danielle E. says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:02 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/17008038402

    Reply
  623. wcc says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:22 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/17009582321

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  624. Anita says

    June 25, 2010 at 5:03 am

    tweet…
    http://twitter.com/HSBSuzanne/status/17011832978
    roseinthemorning [at] gmail [dot] com

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  625. Nadine L says

    June 25, 2010 at 5:17 am

    Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/17012886614

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  626. Judy Bradley says

    June 25, 2010 at 5:59 am

    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.

    Reply
  627. Judy Bradley says

    June 25, 2010 at 5:59 am

    tweet tweet

    http://twitter.com/jbafaith/status/17015403757

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  628. Judy Bradley says

    June 25, 2010 at 6:02 am

    Shared on facebook Judy Clark Bradley

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=707085204&ref=profile#!/jbafaith?v=wall&story_fbid=137792419571262&ref=mf

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  629. Sharon says

    June 25, 2010 at 6:34 am

    Daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/17018285703

    Reply
  630. Idaho Jill says

    June 25, 2010 at 6:49 am

    rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/17019439661

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  631. Debbie Stanton says

    June 25, 2010 at 7:12 am

    tweet.. http://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/17021173778

    Reply
  632. racergirl1313 says

    June 25, 2010 at 7:37 am

    daily tweet- http://twitter.com/racergirl1313/status/17023032079

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  633. Amber says

    June 25, 2010 at 7:44 am

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/17023613514

    Reply
  634. courtney says

    June 25, 2010 at 8:14 am

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/17025888853

    Reply
  635. Lynn says

    June 25, 2010 at 9:03 am

    Daily tweet – http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/17029237708

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  636. Patricia says

    June 25, 2010 at 9:23 am

    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.

    Reply
  637. Crystal F says

    June 25, 2010 at 10:11 am

    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

    June 25, 2010 at 11:23 am

    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

    June 25, 2010 at 11:27 am

    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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  640. Erica Best says

    June 25, 2010 at 11:28 am

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/17037844691

    Reply
  641. R Hicks says

    June 25, 2010 at 11:29 am

    TWEET

    http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/17038315163

    Reply
  642. Kathy Rambousek says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    daiily tweet
    http://twitter.com/LKARambo/status/17040815390

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  643. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    06-25 facebook (Cindy Brooks)
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/SomeLuckyDog?v=wall&story_fbid=128256627214433

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  644. A Mom's Choice says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    I read with my daughter even though she is a teen.

    Reply
  645. Tara V says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/17047605584

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  646. A Mom's Choice says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    I wrote about the giveaway here : http://www.amomschoice.com/2010/06/borders-giveaway-from-mom-start.html

    Reply
  647. A Mom's Choice says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    I tweeted about it http://twitter.com/amomschoice/status/17048316373

    Reply
  648. Amy Chase says

    June 25, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    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.

    Reply
  649. Renea says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:06 pm

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

    Reply
  650. Owen's Mom says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/17051062478

    Reply
  651. nicole roberts says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    My kids love going to the library and picking their own books

    Reply
  652. nicole roberts says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/kolbymaddie

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  653. Shannon says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    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!

    Reply
  654. Shawna OBren says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    dt
    https://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/17054176390

    Reply
  655. Christine says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/17054410615

    Reply
  656. Anne G says

    June 25, 2010 at 6:22 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/17018303587

    Reply
  657. Jessica says

    June 25, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    6/25 daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/jjak2003/statuses/17061126154

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  658. Jessica H. says

    June 25, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    Daily tweet:
    http://twitter.com/girlygirlugh/status/17063330512

    girlygirlugh at gmail dot com

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  659. Deb Anderson says

    June 25, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/17040044415

    Reply
  660. Tabathia B says

    June 25, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/17069963616
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  661. Mari says

    June 25, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/17071027947

    runningmatey at hotmail dot com

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  662. shel says

    June 25, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    6/26 RT
    http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/17071170086

    Reply
  663. Tara V says

    June 26, 2010 at 12:02 am

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/17077848168

    Reply
  664. Karen says

    June 26, 2010 at 1:44 am

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

    Reply
  665. Tara V says

    June 26, 2010 at 2:09 am

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/17082546136

    Reply
  666. Betty N says

    June 26, 2010 at 2:35 am

    daily tweet
    https://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/17083452376

    Reply
  667. Debra F says

    June 26, 2010 at 3:45 am

    daily tweet

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/17086105540

    Reply
  668. Joseph Stowell says

    June 26, 2010 at 3:50 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/stowelljg/status/17086313998

    Reply
  669. hminnesota says

    June 26, 2010 at 4:16 am

    http://twitter.com/hminnesota/status/17087460531

    Reply
  670. Kathy Rambousek says

    June 26, 2010 at 5:47 am

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/LKARambo/status/17091960338

    Reply
  671. Nadine L says

    June 26, 2010 at 5:57 am

    Daily Tweet http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/17092498321

    Reply
  672. Amber says

    June 26, 2010 at 6:09 am

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/lipstickncandy/status/17093335693

    Reply
  673. Sharon says

    June 26, 2010 at 6:27 am

    Daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/17094403679

    Reply
  674. Debbie Stanton says

    June 26, 2010 at 6:33 am

    tweet.. http://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/17094776215

    Reply
  675. Lynn says

    June 26, 2010 at 7:44 am

    Daily tweet – http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/17099610388

    Reply
  676. courtney says

    June 26, 2010 at 7:47 am

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/17099838745

    Reply
  677. wcc says

    June 26, 2010 at 9:13 am

    Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/statuses/17105374773

    Reply
  678. Danielle E. says

    June 26, 2010 at 10:11 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/drellis500/status/17108624019

    Reply
  679. Idaho Jill says

    June 26, 2010 at 10:14 am

    rt, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/17108793386

    Reply
  680. Owen's Mom says

    June 26, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/notimeMom/status/17109871817

    Reply
  681. Lydia says

    June 26, 2010 at 10:59 am

    6/26 I retweeted: http://twitter.com/princessla66/status/17111271088

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  682. Lynn says

    June 26, 2010 at 11:57 am

    6/26 daily tweet – http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/17114248939

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  683. Erica Best says

    June 26, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/17113941730

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  684. Christine says

    June 26, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    daily tweet http://twitter.com/Tina12312/status/17118159171

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  685. Nancy says

    June 26, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    daily tweet

    http://twitter.com/c5519/status/17118781190

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  686. R Hicks says

    June 26, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    dt

    http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/17120659805

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  687. mona says

    June 26, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    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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  688. mona says

    June 26, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/monacpete/status/17125857981

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  689. mona says

    June 26, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    shared on facebook under name Mona Cpete

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001057504861&v=wall&story_fbid=108563215860020&ref=mf

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  690. Selene Montgomery says

    June 26, 2010 at 4:19 pm

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

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  691. Shawna OBrien says

    June 26, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    dt
    https://twitter.com/ShawnaMichelle2/status/17131582587

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  692. Deb Anderson says

    June 26, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    http://twitter.com/tnshadylady/status/17114302047

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  693. Tabathia B says

    June 26, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/17133373896
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  694. Anne G says

    June 26, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/17094803420

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  695. Some Lucky Dog says

    June 26, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    06-26 tweet http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/17136295383

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  696. Jessica H. says

    June 26, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    daily tweet:
    http://twitter.com/girlygirlugh/status/17136716158

    girlygirlugh at gmail dot com

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  697. Michelle R. says

    June 26, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    I would lead by example and regularly read in front of the child.

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  698. Tara V says

    June 26, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/17144570116

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  699. simone says

    June 26, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    We read at least 20 minutes a day to our son Maxwell. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

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  700. Mari says

    June 26, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    Tweet

    http://mobile.twitter.com/luckyduckytoo/status/17146651211

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  701. R Hicks says

    June 27, 2010 at 2:51 am

    dt

    http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/17156752882

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  702. Debra F says

    June 27, 2010 at 4:33 am

    daily tweet

    http://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/17161117644

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  703. Joseph Stowell says

    June 27, 2010 at 5:45 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/stowelljg/status/17164853361

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  704. Debbie Stanton says

    June 27, 2010 at 5:57 am

    tweet.. http://twitter.com/RITAGIRL/status/17165591402

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  705. Michelle S says

    June 27, 2010 at 5:59 am

    Today’s tweet
    http://twitter.com/rsj2000mrs/statuses/17165750509
    rsj2000mrs@gmail.com

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  706. Amber says

    June 27, 2010 at 6:40 am

    Tweet: