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Events Sun Apr 25 2010
Read On! Chicago
Are you determined to read more but can't seem to find the time? Is that stack of books you promised to read slowly collecting a thin layer of dust? Perhaps you just need some motivation--apart from your personal desire to be more literate. How about raising money for a good cause? Starting May 1, Open Books is hosting their first annual read-a-thon. So clean off those shelves, gather a group of friends and get reading!
Open Books' Read On 2010 raises funds for their literacy programs, helping children and adults from around Chicago and the world learn to read and write. Readers of all ages can sign up for the event. Youth readers under the age of 13 must commit to raise $50, adults 13 or older must commit to raise $100. All readers will keep track of their pledges gathered from friends, family and sponsors, and monitor the number of pages or books they have read between May 1 and May 26.
Throughout the month, readers will be invited to events at Open Books to celebrate the read-a-thon and the noteworthy efforts of all who participate. Events will include the Open Books Birthday celebration on May 1, Saturday read-ins and book discussion, and a wrap-up party where prizes will be awarded. Yes, there are prizes, it wouldn't be complete without them.
So if you want to join in the fun, check some books off your reading list and raise some money for Open Books, then sign-up today!
