First Lady Encourages Families To Read This Summer

Posted: Updated:

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - First lady Crissy Haslam has begun the Read20 Family Book Club to encourage families to read 20 minutes each day this summer.

A book will be featured as the "book of the month" on her Read20 Family Book Club website, http://www.tn.gov/read20.

"Frindle" by Andrew Clements is the selected book for June. It's about a boy who encounters adventures after creating a new name for the pen: "frindle."

Haslam will travel the state this summer to promote the program, visiting hometown baseball games this month. She said in a statement that families reading together build a foundation for strong relationships and academic success.

Local News HeadlinesLocal NewsMore>>
More Storms Possible Tuesday Night Into Wednesday Morning
More Storms Possible Tuesday Night Into Wednesday Morning
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:30:54 GMT
After a couple of rounds of storms moved through the mid-state Tuesday morning and afternoon, more storms are expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
more>>
After a couple of rounds of storms moved through the mid-state Tuesday morning and afternoon, more storms are expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
more>>
Crane Falls From Barge, Strikes Car In Gallatin
Crane Falls From Barge, Strikes Car In Gallatin
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:21:05 GMT
A highway in Gallatin has been blocked after a crane fell on top of a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.more>>
A highway in Gallatin has been blocked after a crane fell on top of a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.more>>
Tennessee Sends Volunteers, Relief To Oklahoma
Tennessee Sends Volunteers, Relief To Oklahoma
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:08:28 GMT
Several groups across Tennessee have sent volunteers and relief to help with tornado recovery in Oklahoma.
more>>
Several groups across Tennessee have sent volunteers and relief to help with tornado recovery in Oklahoma.
more>>
Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans Oppose Online Tax
Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans Oppose Online Tax
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:58:10 GMT
A new Vanderbilt University poll finds a majority of Tennesseans oppose the state enforcing online sales taxes, though respondents were split on whether the current system is fair to local businesses.more>>
A new Vanderbilt University poll finds a majority of Tennesseans oppose the state enforcing online sales taxes, though respondents were split on whether the current system is fair to local businesses.more>>
Texas Truck Driver Arrested In Nashville Motel Murder
Texas Truck Driver Arrested In Nashville Motel Murder
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:57:39 GMT
Texas state troopers and deputy U.S. marshals have arrested a long haul truck driver wanted in the beating death of a man inside a Nashville motel.more>>
Texas state troopers and deputy U.S. marshals have arrested a long haul truck driver wanted in the beating death of a man inside a Nashville motel.more>>

First Lady Encourages Families To Read This Summer - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

First Lady Encourages Families To Read This Summer

Local News HeadlinesLocal NewsMore>>