Put away the homework and the text books. Shut down your phone and the computer. Pick up a book and read for recreation. Read for pleasure. Read to learn something you are interested in. Read to escape. Read for fun.

Be sure to have some good reading material ready for Monday. Go down to your local library where that is their number one job, helping you to get good reading material into your hands.

The DEAR Challenge is extended to all the citizens of our province! So pass on the word to your family and friends. Challenge them to take some time on October 24 to “Drop Everything and Read!”