What The Experts Say About Reading Aloud To Children

"Reading aloud to children improves their listening, verbal, and written skills and fosters a lifetime love of books and reading."

- M. Martinez and W.H. Teale
The Reading Teacher, 1988

"Reading books aloud can provide a support for language acquisition of English-as-a-second-language students."

              - V.G. Allen
              When They Don't All Speak English, 1989

"Extensive research has proven that reading aloud to a child is the single most important factor in raising a reader."

- Jim Trelease
The Read-Aloud Handbook, 1995

What The Volunteers Say About
Reading Aloud To Children

"It's an absolute delight to share the joy of books and reading with children who are part of this reading program. As a volunteer reader, I am rewarded each week when I read to two special children and I see their eyes brighten and their smiles broaden as they listen and absorb new stories and ideas. I especially love to watch as they select their favorite book for their own library, complete with a special Read-Aloud nameplate inscribed with their name,"

- Susie Elkind
Volunteer Reader

"Reading to children is extremely gratifying. They look forward to the time you spend with them, and it is wonderful to witness their enthusiasm and progress each time you get together. You develop special relationships and genuinely feel as though your interaction makes a difference. I highly recommend the experience!"

- Lindy Novak
Volunteer Reader