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Children rock and roll to reading
Published Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Some might think loud rock and roll music and quiet libraries do not go together.
Audio slide show
Children join the band High Strung to kick off the library summer reading program by making a little rock and roll music of their own. Click here for slideshow
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But if you asked the children who came to the Natchez City auditorium Tuesday afternoon to kick off the George Armstrong Library summer reading program, they would say "Why not?"
High Strung, a band that has gained the national spotlight for taking their loud, boisterous music to libraries across the nation, made a stop in Natchez to tell students why the library and reading is important and fun.
It didn't take long for that message to come across Tuesday. After the first few strums of the electric guitar and the first couple of beats on the drum set, the children were waving their arms and dancing to the music.
To top it off, the band and the children created thier own piece of music Tuesday afternoon, using lyrics created from some of their favorite library books.
For a taste of the song the children created and pictures from Tuesday's show go to the following link: Audio slideshow.
Comments
Posted by drawpaintsing (anonymous) on June 11, 2008 at 8:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This can be good. I think this is a good start, but when the band leaves, what will have to do to draw the kids to read?
Posted by southernbelle (anonymous) on June 11, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Anything that will introduce reading to young people is good . Sometimes something fun is all it takes to get them to try it. I say go for it !
Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on June 11, 2008 at 9:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Anything that will get kids to reading....
Posted by dmackZuluking (anonymous) on June 11, 2008 at 10:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A nice place to stay cool and have fun for the children !
Posted by natchezlady1 (anonymous) on June 11, 2008 at 11:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A wonderful asset indeed!! I have signed my 6 and 3 year old up. Nothing more satisfying than to see children having fun while they are learning !!!!!
Posted by library (anonymous) on June 12, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This was a wonderful event. The children had a great time. More information about our Summer Library Program can be found at http://www.naw.lib.ms.us/slp.htm.
Thank you to Ben for covering the event for us.
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