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Top compliments to the Corpus Christi Public Libraries for their proactive initiative and role with early childhood literacy (“Libraries focus on childhood literacy,” Jan. 16). Following a close second place to the value that families have in a society, literacy trails right behind, and creatively, CCPL has managed to connect these two dots with their programming!

Why the running start with literacy? Strong reading skills form the basis for learning in all subjects. We must avoid the challenge of having to “make up” for lost time that manifests in later years … all because we didn’t invest in the time to read to or with kids or loved ones. So, although we’ve heard the phrase “If you can read this, thank a teacher,” the reality is that everyone, parents especially, can have a big impact on the future success of their children and ultimately society and the world.

Because literacy is a group effort, for 2017, I challenge individuals and the community to take the initiative of spending 15-30 minutes daily in building our next generation of readers. It matters!

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