Blog posts by Mary Bakija

Team Up To Read Is Building Stronger Readers

Mary Bakija

"I learned that books are fun!" That's what a 6-year-old who attended the new Team Up To Read program said, and it's our favorite kind of feedback. We're happy to hear about kids who figure out how to decipher tricky words, or guardians who do our activities at home with their children. But when a child actually begins to enjoy reading, we know the program is making a difference. Team Up To Read, a free program supported by generous funding from the Altman Foundation, just started its second session (see program dates, times, and locations, and learn about a raffle to win Nets tickets).…