Actually . . .
Expanding minds is what the summer is all about and reading beyond the Western canon is required for anyone who wants to consider themselves a truly educated person.
Some translation to consider that includes one of TKC's faves . . .
BBC: Five must-read books from Japanese literature
And so . . .
Here's a pretty good local plan for youngsters & oldsters that seems a lot better than doom scrolling or video games . . . Check-it:
The Kansas City area’s summer reading scene is driven by a coalition of public libraries and nonprofit organizations.
Public libraries across the area are launching this year’s theme, “Color Our World,” which encourages readers to explore diverse ideas and experiences through leisure reading.
The program advances a yearly theme as a means of inspiring children, teens and adults to discover new or different ideas, experiences or viewpoints through reading and other activities supported and suggested by the library. You also get a free book just for signing up.
Here’s a closer look at local programs . . .
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Your guide to Kansas City-area summer reading programs
With 21% of Kansas City-area third graders reading at grade level, libraries and nonprofits offer summer reading programs to close the gap.
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