By Melissa Billie Clark
For the past three years, The Opportunity Hub, a non-profit based in Spring Creek Towers, has partnered with the Starrett Early Learning Center to share the joy of reading and strengthen literacy skills with their 3K and pre-K students.
Founded in 2010 by Litworld, a non-profit organization, WRAD engages participants from over 173 countries worldwide. Sponsored by Scholastic, the event aims to amplify voices, inspire writers, and encourage individuals to explore the power of the written word.
In celebration of World Read Aloud Day (WRAD), the Sun visited a read-aloud led by Opp Hub staff volunteer Antonio Fernandez. Fernandez shared his experience. “Reading to the kids at the Early Learning Center was a delightful challenge that really tested my creative thinking skills. I admire educators for their ability to keep the children engaged and for fostering a love of learning through storytelling and imaginative adventures. By introducing fun and exciting topics, I believe we can inspire even more kids to not only read but to truly enjoy the process.”
Fun Facts:
Did you know that the first known author was Enheduanna? According to the BBC, she lived between 3400 and 2000 BC and is recognized as a poet and a princess—her contributions to literature mark significant milestones in human history.
Reading aloud enhances reading comprehension skills and vocabulary, boosting the reader’s confidence.
Establishing a nighttime reading routine with a physical book can help your body feel it’s time to wind down, promoting better sleep.
The Amsterdam Museum is home to the world’s tallest book, “Collection of Maritime Rules.” This book measures over 3 feet in width and stands at an impressive height of 6.4 feet.
The novel Misérables was translated into 60 languages, making it the most popular book. The first Volume, “Fantine,” was released on April 4, 1862.
“Because storytelling, and visual storytelling, was put in the hands of everybody, and we have all now become storytellers.” – LeVar Burton, Reading Rainbow.
Additional Information Provided By: Medium.Com & Aspiring-reader.com
