Real Men Read
Real Men Read is a literacy initiative of the Partnership for Children of Lenoir & Greene Counties.
General Purpose
- To promote early literacy among children Preschool – 5th grade
- To give students a positive experience with adult males
- To increase children’s interest in reading
- To convey that reading and critical thinking are essential to success
- To expose students to various professions through interactions with their readers
- To impress upon men the values of their presence in child care, classrooms, and community
Who are Our Readers?
Our readers are male mentors representing a cross-section of our community. They work in public and private sectors, government, media and faith-based organizations. Mentors must care deeply about children and be passionate about early literacy.
Schedule of Readings
Please contact Edward Chisolm at echisolm@lgpfc.org or 252-939-1200 ext. 226 for dates and locations of story-times.
Books for the Program
Books are hand selected and purchased by the Partnership for Children of Lenoir & Greene Counties. Our vendor of choice is All About Books. Each child participating in this program receives a copy of the book read to them at story time.
Companion Issues
- Family Literacy
- Poverty (61% of low-income children have no children’s books in their home)
- In Lenoir County Public Schools, 27% of elementary students tested at or above the proficient level for reading (Source: NC Board of Education)
- The 1st 2,000 Days
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