Take Me Out to the Ball Game,
But Let's Read a Book Before We Go!
But Let's Read a Book Before We Go!
It's baseball season! From little league to the major league, players and fans alike are playing catch, swinging their bats, and gathering for an afternoon at the ball park. If your child absolutely adores baseball, why not take advantage of that passion and look for baseball-themed books during your next trip to the local library?! Finding books whose subjects match your kids' passions is a great way to get and keep kids reading!The librarian at your local library can help your kids find books that match your kids' interest. For some great ideas to get started with your search for young baseball fans in your life, check out the NCBLA's article "Home Run Reading: Baseball and Books for Kids," which not only offers tips but a list of recommended titles too.
You might also want to check out Reading Rockets' "Take Me Out to the Ball Park" reading list for younger readers, as well AdLit.org's "Baseball Books" list for teen readers.
