Developing a Love for Reading with ”Dr. Books”

Guest: Dr. Daphney Harris, PCA North Librarian

 

The Texas Legislature recently passed a law that will hold book vendors accountable for the material that is being distributed in their books - if material is inappropriate for children, these vendors will not be allowed to sell their books to Texas public schools or libraries. This new law called the Removing Explicit and Adult Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act was signed into law by Texas governor Greg Abbott following this most recent legislative session.

 

PCA library on the Plano campus has recently finished an audit of their books to better ensure that all books on the shelves and available for PCA students are aligned with our mission and are age appropriate material and content. If you find material in a book that you find inappropriate, please let your librarian know so they can help best protect and prepare our students.

 

As a parent, how do I develop a love for reading in my children:

1. Find resources/books that our children are interested in
2. Avoid “bad” books that waste time and warp minds
3. Start reading to your younger children
4. As your children get older, engage in meaningful discussions about books that they are currently reading
5. Set goals to help challenge your children to read - the practice of reading is important for the Christian student - God’s Word is written and if we can’t read well, we will be frustrated trying to draw close to God through Scripture

 

Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in an Age of Show Business by Neil Postman

 

Parents, what are you reading? You model the importance of reading for your children - lead by example.

 

Parents, do a little research on finding good, clean, and appropriate books for your children - start with reading out to Dr. Books - her email is dharris@prestonwoodchristian.org 

Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!