One of the Chicago Wolves most successful community endeavors is the READ TO SUCCEED program, presented by Vista Health System, Pace and Butternut Bread, which involves more than 500,000 children and 105 libraries in the Chicagoland area. The goal of this program is for children to spend more time in libraries so that they see the valuable resources they have to offer, and understand the benefits of reading as a recreational tool.
Through this program, the Wolves provide incentives for children who reach their reading goals. In addition, Wolves player spokesmen visit the libraries throughout the season. The players speak about the important role that education plays in their lives as professional athletes.
Reading Facts
- Out-of-school reading habits of students have shown that even 15 minutes a day of independent reading can expose students to more than a million words of text in a year.
- Thirty-seven percent of American fourth graders read below the “Basic” level on the National Assessment of Educational Progress reading test.
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01What was your favorite book as a child?
The Polar Express
02What is your current or most recent favorite book?
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
03What types of books do you like the most?
Sports, Historic, and Non-Fiction
04 Who is your favorite literary character?
Winnie the Pooh
05 When do you read the most?
I read the most just before bed, or when we are on the road.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON READ TO SUCCEED APPEARANCES, CALL 1-800-THE-WOLVES
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