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DATE: November 14, 2016
“My kids loved watching the video of Dr. and Mrs. Carson. My six-year-old said, “I wish every day were Ben Carson Reading Day.”
– Christina Rodriguez
Ben Carson Reading Day is an annual event held in conjunction with American Education Week. It is designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to promote daily leisure reading.
Celebrated Monday, November 14 through the rest of the week.
To celebrate, students can view a special message from Dr. Ben Carson and narration of the children’s book The Raft by Mrs. Candy Carson. As a young boy the author, Jim LaMarche, used to spend his summers at his grandparents’ cottage in the woods. He reflected upon those experiences to write the story. The Raft is about exploring wildlife, developing special relationships and discovering your talents. Parents are encouraged to celebrate Ben Carson Reading Day by spending quality time reading with their children and viewing the book narration. Children not attending a Ben Carson Reading Room school can view the narration on our website during the week of November 14.
Sponsored by:
James A. & Ruth D. Neff Historical Foundation
DATE: November 14, 2016
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