Is your child a reluctant or slow reader, or just having trouble reading the required number of books to complete the summer reading program?  The following suggestions from librarians will help your child complete the program and earn the rewards.

• Let your child select books that are of interest to him.  Let your child experience reading for the fun of it, rather than reading as part of a school assignment. The Library League Books & Reading page is full of bibliographies on different subjects that kids love.
• Ask the librarian to show your child nonfiction books about subjects of interest.  These are sometimes the key to inspire the reluctant reader
• Read books aloud to your child.  Count these toward the number your child needs to complete the reading requirements for the summer reading program.
• Read books to your child about subjects that are of interest to your child but may be too difficult to read alone
• Listen to books on tape or CD.  These help build vocabulary
• Encourage your child to read to another child or younger sibling.  These count for the reading program.
• Count books that are read aloud to a group of children in child-care centers or day camps.

Let your child read some shorter books.  Older children read longer books, which takes more time.  Ask the librarian to recommend books that are the right reading/interest level for your child but have fewer pages, as they will not take as long to read and will help your child complete the reading program.

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