Reading Program Gets Good Grades

Thank you for the Jan. 7 feature on the Rolling Reader program (“Audience Enthralls Volunteer Readers”). At my children’s school, W.R. Nelson Elementary in Tustin, Rolling Reader volunteers read in 21 out of 25 classes. We hope to have 100% participation this quarter.

The value of this program cannot be overstated. It links the school to the community through face-to-face contact with students. It builds relationships and students’ appreciation for volunteerism. And it puts three new books per year in each student’s home. What can speak louder about the value of reading in school and at home?

JULIE CHAY

Tustin