Read-A-Thon Testimonials

• “It’s just that feeling of accomplishment. It’s that umph. It’s that Yes I can do it? and Yes I can Read and Yes I can make a difference.” -Kay Gooch, Gullett Elementary Librarian
• “She got busy and read her little heart out. I couldn’t believe how quickly she went from help with 30 words to help with 2 or 3 to help with NONE. The Read-A-Thon sealed the deal. We are thrilled to see her enjoying books and discovering a whole new world!” -Read-A-Thon parent
• “BookSpring makes it so easy. There is just no reason NOT to do the Read-A-Thon.” -Pat Martinez, West Ridge Middle School
• “The Read-A-Thon treats readers like Rock Stars.” -Eanes Principal
• “I consider [RIF] to be an important program that benefits many. A lot of research points to book ownership as an important factor in developing into a lifelong learner. We can’t necessarily know whom amongst our students will put it all together and make something of himself or herself someday. And we do not always know what factors make the most difference in their lives, but I believe that RIF definitely comes into play for many.” -Don Boss, RIF librarian about the 2010 Read-A-Thon