Don't Panic !

It's the Summer Slide again   but parents you can combat the slide, with a few tools.

• A Public Library Card one for you one for your student

• A possible book list  here's a place to start
• Ultimate Backseat Bookshelf        this link is from NPR
• and a short trip to the library

or ebooks download account  Nook or Kindle    by the way, public libraries offered e book loans too!

Go to a brick and mortar book store make a few purchases or the public library, check out a few books.

• Series are great for reluctant readers.  
• 30 Best Books for Kids  from it's always autumn

  Read the first book together, 20 minutes a day is worth spending with a young reader. Kids love to be read to, even if they are 11, 12 or 13 !

While you are at the library or bookstore find something for yourself to read and enjoy. Model how great reading is for anyone.  Just check this out !
Reading makes us better