A 2023 survey conducted by Scholastic revealed that only 51 percent of children ages 6-17 read for fun with that percentage dropping as they get older. So what can we do to help avoid this and encourage our kids to be lifelong readers? We discuss raising readers with Katherine Fowler with the Olathe Public Library.
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Meet Katherine Fowler
Katherine is a mom of two living in Overland Park who loves to volunteer, spend time with her husband and kids, raise foster kittens, skydive, and travel. She spent many years in corporate jobs as a technical writer then went back to school to earn her Masters in Library and Information Science. She currently works at the Olathe Public Library helping kids, teens, and adults find great things to read and watch.
What We’re Loving In Kansas City
Plaza Library
Sarah loves taking her kids to the Plaza branch of the Kanas Public Library that has great views of the Plaza. There are even binoculars you can use to check it out! If you haven’t been before, add it to your list. For a full list of our favorite libraries, check out our guide.
Libby App
Megan is obsessed with the Libby app. Libby is a free app that allows users to access digital content from their public library, including ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card!
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