[Libs-Or] Reading as an Investment Program

[Patty Sorensen]

Holiday Vacation Reading Contest

This holiday vacation is a perfect time for kids to participate in the State Treasurer's Reading is an Investment program and possibly win money for college. Your public library can help point them in the right direction.

Reading is an Investment is designed to highlight the importance of reading, while teaching young children about the world of money and basic financial concepts.

This new program, sponsored in partnership with the State Treasurer and the Oregon College Savings Plan, was launched last month in every public elementary school in Oregon. Book lists as well as some support materials are on the website too.

Children who complete the reading program will receive fun prizes, a certificate of achievement, and will have a chance to receive one of 50 college savings plan account scholarships that will be awarded in April 2007.

It's easy to sign up and participate. Please visit www.ost.state.or.us  and click on "Reading is an Investment" to learn how. Suggested reading lists as well as some curriculum support materials are on the website too.

Happy Reading!

Posted by Patty Sorensen for  Inga Deckert, Director of Legislative and Public Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer

Patty Sorensen
Oregon State Library
School Library Consultant
Patty.Sorensen at state.or.us
(503) 378-5011 




Patty Sorensen
Oregon State Library
School Library Consultant
Patty.Sorensen at state.or.us
(503) 378-5011