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The Children’s Literacy Foundation Brings Stories and Books to the YMCA’s literacy programs at Nashua schools
Nashua kids keep summer learning going while participating in Y's literacy program
The Children’s Literacy Foundation Brings Stories and Books to the YMCA’s literacy programs at Nashua schools through Summer Readers Grant
Last week, nearly 60 children served by the YMCA of Greater Nashua were treated to a storytelling presentation and brand-new books to keep, thanks to a grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF).
Children’s book author, artist and storyteller Marty Kelley led an interactive presentation for the children at the Y’s programs held at the Dr. Crisp Elementary and the Ledge Street Elementary Schools in Nashua. At the end of the presentation, each child selected two new books to keep from hundreds of titles.
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CLiF awards Summer Readers grants to organizations serving kids at high risk of experiencing a “summer slide” in literacy skills. The partnership between Your Organization and CLiF reached Your Town’s young readers who are at greatest risk.
Research shows that children who don’t read over summer vacation tend to lose literacy skills while children who do read improve their reading abilities. Low-income children and youth often experience greater summer learning losses than their higher-income peers.
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About the YMCA of Greater Nashua:
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Greater Nashua facilities engage over 32,000 men, women and children annually – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. For more information about the Y visit www.nmymca.org.
About the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF): CLiF is an independent non-profit organization founded in 1998. Its mission is to nurture a love of reading and writing among low-income, at-risk, and rural children in New Hampshire and Vermont. CLiF has inspired more than 200,000 young readers and writers through literacy program grants and has given away more than $5 million in new, high-quality children's books. For more information visit www.clifonline.org.
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