Cahill touts summer reading challenge

KINGSTON, N.Y. » Along with state libraries, Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, D-Kingston, invites children to participate in the state Assembly’s annual Summer Reading and Exercise Challenge.

This year’s theme, “Build a Better World,” encourages readers to think about ways they can improve their communities. Young readers will be rewarded with the Assembly Excellence in Reading certificate to recognize their efforts and dedication.

“From fiction to biography, fairy tales to superhero adventures, books offer kids a chance to meet unforgettable characters, explore new times and places and learn important lessons,” Cahill said.

To complete the challenge, children are encouraged to read for at least 15 minutes and exercise for 30 minutes every day for at least 40 days in July and August. They can read and exercise alone or with a partner, marking off the days on a calendar provided by Cahill’s office.