The Read Conmigo bilingual literacy campaign, announces a new campaign to help parents prevent children’s summer reading skill loss. Read Conmigo has created a list of summer reading tips for families:

1. Make sharing books together a consistent part of your family fun this summer.
2. Set a good example by reading your own books in front of your children.
3. Create a summer reading list with your child. Many schools and libraries offer lists by grade level.
4. Read aloud to your child, and have them read aloud back to you.
5. Let your child select books and topics that are especially of interest to them.
6. Read and discuss books about your planned summer activities (camping, swimming, sports).
7. Pack books and take them along on summer trips and outings together.
8. Encourage your child to keep a “Summer Reading Journal” and write about the books they read.
9. Praise your child upon completion of a reading assignment or a reading challenge during the summer.
10. Share your favorite books from your own childhood with your kids.

A complete list of reading tips and resources for parents will be available and updated regularly during the summer at www.readconmigo.org.