Big AZ Media – Staff Writer
Dubbed “Open a Book, Enter the Universe,” the United Way’s new program seeks to prevent the loss of academic skills that often occurs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Targeted at kids in preschool through fourth grade, the program is making it easier than ever for local youths who read just 20 minutes a day to earn free books in either English or Spanish. Active participants can also attend an end-of-summer celebration where they can earn even more complimentary books to take home.
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