Read To Succeed encourages everyone to UNPLUG & Read! during the month of February.
UNPLUG & Read! is a community supported initiative encouraging adults, families and children to unplug from televisions, computers, cell phones and video games to enjoy the pleasures and benefits of reading. This year's event takes place during the whole month of February, offering ample opportunity to relax, unplug and read.
Here are some fun ideas to UNPLUG & Read! with friends and family...
- "UNPLUG" a portion of each day and spend time reading.
- Start a book club at the office to meet once/month during lunch hour.
- Initiate a book club in your neighborhood --a great way to get to know your neighbors.
- Pack the family in the car and take a trip to the local library.
- Volunteer to read in your child's (grandchild's, neighbor's) classroom.
- Have kids design new book jackets for their favorite books.
- Read at a nursing home or assisted living facility.
- Host an "open mic" night for readings of original or favorite works.
- Have a family book discussion.
- Take turns reading poetry out loud to each other (try Shel Silverstein). Be dramatic!
- Get your family cozy in one room and have a mini read-a-thon. Remember hot cocoa.
Please join Read To Succeed and other Rutherford County residents in their efforts to support literacy during the month of February. Go to readtosucceed.org/unplug-read/ and make your pledge to unplug! Whether a few minutes or a few hours, make a point to spend some time this month with a good book.
For more information about UNPLUG & Read! and to find out about other events taking place in the community, visit readtosucceed.org.
