Lily got a bath and trim today in preparation for tomorrow’s launch of our Summer Reading Buddy Program at The Eric Carle Museum in South Amherst, Massachusetts. This is our second summer holding our special Bright Spot program at The Carle, which will run through the months of July and August. Each Monday afternoon, one of our certified Bright Spot Reading Buddies will be set up in the children’s library waiting to listen to stories read to them by the children who have signed up in advance. Occasionally, walk-ins can be added to the schedule, time permitting.
Lily loves participating in this program. I think she misses her regular weekly visit to the Westhampton Elementary School in Westhampton, Massachusetts where she listens to first and second graders read to her throughout the school year.
Lily’s book bag is packed with all the special Reading Buddy books in our Bright Spot Reading Buddy Book Series. Children can choose to read one of these books, including the MEET LILY book, or choose one (or more) from the museum’s library. Nine Reading Buddies and their handlers are participating to make this summer’s program a huge success. Watch for photos of Lily, Cassie, Haas, Lexi, Arlo, Max, Coco, Rowan, and Tucker listening to their readers in upcoming posts.