Gigila D. Moore, Founder/Director
PO Box 2105
Voorhees, NJ 08043
(609) 226-0774
Thebookwormscrg.synthasite.com
Reading Aloud
Reading to children increases their knowledge to literature by exploring various writings including short stories and poems. Reading aloud becomes a building block to promote growth, stimulation and self-expression. Reading to children opens a whole new world by jump starting their imagination and self confidence while increasing their vocabulary and the love for diverse stories, tales and other forms of literature. Children become more eager to read independently while expanding their interest for various topics and a vital asset in pursuing educational goals and other life achievements. The best thing is that reading allows children to learn, emerge and visit the world.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the link to all possible achievements in the community. Members of The Bookworms volunteer their time, untiring energy, creativity and devotion to today's children. Volunteers are individuals with various backgrounds and interest in getting involved and making a difference.
COMMUNITY
The Bookworms have been serving the community since October of 2002. The group has grown with the support of various businesses, schools, libraries and community leaders. The group has also received support from the local media and is currently in Camden, Gloucester, Atlantic, Cumberland Counties and Burlington County will begin soon. "Leaders Read Day" recognizes guest readers that allow children to have fun and share in the groups goal of helping others grow. The group invites guest readers that represent community leadership and dedication.
"THE READY READER" is an upcoming special project and will be a bi-monthly newspaper created for children residing in family and homeless shelters in New Jersey. The newspaper is an additional resource for shelters to encourage children to READ.
Another project being scheduled is to collect books for "Read a Book Day".
A SERVICE TO THE COMMUNUITY
The Bookworms is a reading group for children in homeless and family shelters. The group consists of volunteers that provide one hour of storytime to help increase a childs love in reading and learning daily.