• This event will help children practice their reading and boost literacy levels in the community. Many children do not have access to education services outside of school, so this event may help them get the extra help that they need. 

• It will allow the youth in the community to connect with each other, while also helping children develop their reading skills.

• Many older youths may want to volunteer with the children of the community, and you can invite anyone else who would like to volunteer as well. 

TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE

• A local library

• On a Saturday morning

Suggested Action Plan

1. Contact local community and school libraries regarding the event. Decide on a venue and book a date.

2. Gather popular books for a variety of ages.

3. Create a plan for how the event will run. (i.e. Will there be different time slots for different ages?)

4. Recruit volunteers to read to and with the children.

5. Create, print and distribute flyers around the community. 

6. Get people to sign up through text, email, or Google Forms.

7. Run the event!

POTENTIAL RESOURCES

✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)

✓ A local library to run the event

✓ Youth volunteers

✓ Books for a variety of ages

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