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Welcome to Read for a Lifetime, a program sponsored by the Secretary of State and State Librarian and the Illinois State Library.
INFORMATION
- Read for a Lifetime is the first statewide reading program to target high school students.
- The primary goal of the program is to promote the enjoyment of reading, by encouraging students to read both classic and contemporary literature, and rewarding them for their effort.
- Hopefully, by participating in Read for a Lifetime, students will develop a love of books and reading that will last a lifetime.
- Illinois high schools participating in the program receive a list of 25 book titles. The list represents a mixture of classic and contemporary literature.
- Some English honors classes, gifted classes, reluctant readers and children with learning disabilities use the list annually.
- Each student who reads at least four titles from the list during the school year receives a certificate of achievement sign by Secretary of State Jesse White.
- During the first 10 years of the program over 12,000 students from more than 500 high schools and public libraries throughout Illinois have read more than 47,000 books.
- 118 high school seniors have received special recognition for having completed the program requirements during all four years of high school.
- To date, only one student completed the program all four years, and read all 25 books - all four years.
- Although the program started out being run by High School personnel, over the years, many Public Libraries have resumed the responsibility, so join the fun!
- Feel free to call with questions - Jeanne Urbanek - 217-524-0050.
- Or email jurbanek at ilsos.net
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