Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Book Buddies.
Dr. Seuss once wrote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know; the more things that you learn, the more places you’ll go!”
Book Buddies, a fun after-school reading program for all children in the Whitewater community, is back for its 4th straight year! Book Buddies will again be meeting every Monday afternoon from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church (401 W. Main Street) starting September 16 and running through December 2, 2024.
Book Buddies pairs a caring adult with a child in grades Kindergarten through Grade 5. After snacks and a short program, “buddies” read books together working on skills and discussing what they read. Authors, such as Linda Teed, story-tellers like Whitewater’s own Jim Winship, and other guests including Officer Justin Stuppy and his police dog, Tilla, plan to visit our group sharing their unique insights on the importance of reading.
AND EVERYTHING IS FREE! There is no cost for a child to participate and all participants receive a FREE Tee-shirt and a FREE bookbag filled with a new book and other surprises. Snacks are also provided. Books in Spanish and Spanish-speaking helpers are also available.
Book Buddies is extremely grateful to the Whitewater Community Foundation for the Community Action Grant we recently received. Thrivent and the Women of the ELCA at First English Lutheran Church have also financially supported the Book Buddies program.
So, come and join the fun! If you know of a child who would like to participate, contact Barb Penington at bookbuds1@gmail.com or call 262-215-9061 with the child’s name, grade in school, and phone number. Deadline for registrations is Friday, Sept. 13!
