Bürgermeister von Natchez kündigt Buchclub für junge Kinder an

Natchez-Bürgermeister Dan M. Gibson hat den Mayor’s Book Club ins Leben gerufen, eine Initiative zur Förderung der frühkindlichen Lesekompetenz durch den Versand kostenloser Bücher an Kinder von der Geburt bis zum fünften Lebensjahr. Das Programm zielt darauf ab, monatlich 500 Kinder zu erreichen, und gilt als erstes seiner Art, das von einem Bürgermeister in Mississippi gesponsert wird. Eine Eröffnungsveranstaltung ist für Donnerstag, den 12. März, bei Dixon Books im Stadtzentrum von Natchez geplant.

Der Mayor’s Book Club stellt ein neues Engagement dar, um das Lesen unter den jüngsten Bewohnern von Natchez, Mississippi, zu fördern. Vom Bürgermeister Dan M. Gibson angekündigt, wird das Programm altersgerechte Bücher monatlich kostenlos an angemeldete Kinder liefern. Gibson betonte die Bedeutung des frühen Lesens und erklärte: „Wir freuen uns, die Liebe zum Lesen mit zukünftigen Generationen zu teilen. Die jungen Leser von heute werden die großen Führer von morgen sein. Statistiken belegen, dass die Einführung unserer Kinder in frühem Alter in Bücher ihre Erfolgschancen erheblich steigert. Lesen ist Gymnastik für die Fantasie, die junge Geister anregt, zu träumen und Großes zu erreichen.“ The initiative's launch celebration is set for Thursday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dixon Books, located at 514 Main Street in historic downtown Natchez. At the event, parents and caregivers can register their children, with additional sign-up options available at Natchez City Hall, Dixon Books, the Natchez Library, and other local spots. Gibson described the program's potential impact, noting, “This will indeed be impactful upon our community. I can’t wait to hear the stories of young families finding new books in their mailboxes each month. As a child, reading made a profound difference in my life. I can’t wait to see the difference it will make in the lives of children across our community.” Further information on sponsorships and partnerships will be revealed at the launch. The mayor added, “This project reflects our dedication to the future of Natchez. We look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks and invite stakeholders to join us as we embark on this exciting journey. Look for the Mayor’s Book Club logo and sign up your children!” Donations to support the effort can be made through https://ferstreaders.org or https://bit.ly/MayorsBookClubNatchez. For inquiries, contact Richard Burke, executive assistant to the mayor, at rburke@natchez.ms.us or 601-445-7555.

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