May is Get Caught Reading Month

When you love to read, you want to pass down that excitement to your children. The Get Caught Reading campaign, established 27 years ago by the Association of American Publishers, promotes literacy and language development through reading to children and spurring them to read on their own. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers especially benefit from being read to and developing good memories and experiences associated with reading.

To help children learn to enjoy reading, consider adjusting everyday routines. For example, families can take collective screen breaks and replace that time with reading. Instead of spending time on the phone before bed, try reading to your children. Making visits to your local library a weekly family outing can further instill reading as a regular activity for everyone.

Books will always be a source of endless entertainment for everyone. As our world becomes more digital, there’s no better time to show off our appreciation for literature and the joy it provides. When one person reads, it often inspires others to read as well. In celebration of Get Caught Reading Month, visit your local library and start a conversation about books!