Gov. Gary Locke has issued a challenge to all of the state's young people to read at least 15 hours during the summer.
Those who report their reading success to the governor by Aug. 15 will earn a certificate of achievement and be eligible for prizes, including a trip to Disneyland.
"Reading is the key to doing well in school and in life," Locke said during a June 13 address in Seattle. Education is one of the governor's top priorities.
"As we strive to ensure that students meet high academic standards, we must address this `two steps forward and one step back' cycle when students stop reading for the summer," he noted. "We must tap the enormous potential of the family and community in supporting student learning through summer reading."
The governor issued the challenge because research shows that students' reading skills often backslide during the summer.
The Summer Reading Challenge will operate in partnership with libraries, community groups and literacy organizations statewide.
To further motivate summer reading, the governor is offering sponsor-donated prizes including a trip to Disneyland for two individual winners and their families.
The winners, awarded through a drawing, will receive free airfare, compliments of Alaska Airlines, plus lodging and admission for four to the theme park.
Moreover, Amazon.com is donating 4,000 gift certificates, each worth $5, for free books.
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