Read Across South Dakota……and did we ever! This was
the sixth year for the RASD literacy filled extravaganza. South Dakota
Public Broadcasting and the SD State Library have formed a great
partnership that helps to promote summer reading programs. Each year
letters are sent out in March to all South Dakota public and school
libraries inviting them to complete applications for the selection
process. Ten libraries are chosen for the five-day whirlwind tour.
At each library, children ages 4-10 years were treated to a story time,
free books and goody bags filled with activity material. Buddy, SDPB’s
Children’s mascot, also travels across the state on the tour. Kids get a
chance to hug and high-five and get “stickered” by the big blue Buddy.
Also included in the visits is information for parents about SDPB’s
educational Ready To Learn Program, which promotes the educational and
appropriate use of their popular children’s television programs and the
promotion of literacy.
The 2007 tour visits included:
|
Libraries visited |
Attendance |
| Northwest
Regional Library, Buffalo |
15 kids, 5 adults |
| Timber Lake
School Library |
35 kids, 7 adults |
| Woonsocket
Community Library |
67 kids, 17 adults |
| Huron Public
Library |
59 kids, 17 adults |
| Estelline
Public Library |
48 kids, 16 adults |
| Marion Public
Library |
38 kids, 11 adults |
| Elk Point-Jefferson
Community Library |
68 kids, 6 adults |
| Yankton
Community Library |
43 kids, 15 adults |
| Scotland
Community Library |
55 kids, 12 adults |
Bonesteel Fairfax School Library
and Bonesteel City Library |
48 kids, 10 adults |
Thanks to all of the librarians who invited us to
join in on their summer reading programs. Great hospitality and super
volunteers made each visit really special. South Dakota is a great place
to live!!
Read Across SD Tour Team
(l to r) Jasmine Rousey, Children's and Youth Services Coordinator, SD
State Library; Wess Pravecek, SDPB Ready To Learn Coordinator; Steve
Rokusek, SDPB Education Specialist
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