Raising Readers in Maine
Celebrating 10 Years and 1.3 Million BooksJune 2010
Raising Readers Books @ Maine Libraries 
Declan (right) and her Aunt Cara, the librarian at the Cherryfield Public Library, take a look at the library's new Raising Readers books.
Covers of 5 Year Anthologies
We often hear how much kids love their Raising Readers books. Wish your child could experience other RR titles? Check out these libraries: Belfast Free Library, Camden Public Library, Cherryfield Free Public Library, Paris Public Library, Skowhegan Public Library, Strong Public Library, Thompson Free Library, and the Waldoboro Public Library. Each of these libraries now has the 2009 and 2010 collections and will receive each new collection annually. The idea is to increase access to the books for families, family literacy programs and others. The project is a collaboration between the libraries, Raising Readers and the Maine Family Literacy Initiative.
 
Reminder: ALL libraries in Maine have copies of our special anthologies of children's books by Maine authors and illustrators.
Make a Splash,  Read!  
Summer Fun at Maine Libraries
Splash! Kids will have tons of fun when they participate in the summer reading program at their local library. Don't wait for a rainy day, go today and learn how kids can make a splash by reading. Find a Maine library.
Knock. Knock. Who's There? A Visitor for Bear book cover
That's what Bear wonders when he opens his door. The main character in A Visitor for Bear matches wits with a very determined little mouse who keeps popping up in unexpected places. Raising Readers will distribute this book to four year olds for the next 12 months but kids 3 to 5, will enjoy reading about the reluctant Bear and his visitor. Try these fun activities featuring Bear and Mouse.
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Raising Readers is funded by the Libra Foundation and is a collaboration of MaineHealth and EMHS.