Paws

Me-wow! Recent studies performed by research teams at U.C. Davis and Tufts University reveal dog-gone grrreat news: Children who read aloud to therapy dogs or shelter cats on a regular basis demonstrate drastic improvement in their reading skills! Animals provide asafe, non-judgmental presence for struggling readers. Sharing books with furry supporters helps children to: Oh, and the animals enjoy it, too! PawsToRead.com and Paws to Read Month were created to connect parents, educators, animal lovers, and child advocates to city, regional, state, and national programs that use shelter cats or trained therapy dogs to improve the literacy skills of children. We also provide tips, activities, and recommended reading lists to help schools and libraries celebrate Paws to Read Month in March…and all year long!