
About Reading Dragons
Reading Dragons and Friends is a fun way to motivate kids to build positive reading habits. This program levels the playing field for readers of any ability by rewarding them for the time they spend reading. We especially wanted to make this program approachable for children who find reading difficult. Kids can struggle with reading because of so many factors. Skills develop at different rates for each person, and if a person has something else working against them, like dyslexia, reading can be really hard work. The goal here is to motivate children to read regularly. In doing so they will be building up their reading skills brick by brick at their own pace, and find joy in reading.
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Getting Started

Stop by the library to get your starter kit and tracker. Then you can log your reading and start collecting your reading dragons!
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Ok, so what actually are reading dragons and how do they motivate kids to read?
They are collectible playable cards featuring mythical creatures like dragons, unicorns, griffins and more. Children track the time they spend reading in 30 minute increments to earn cards. They can play games with the cards they collect and they can create their own cards. This program appeals to kids who enjoy things like Pokemon, virtual pets, trading card games, and mythical creatures. And it doesn’t have to be just for kids. Many of our collaborators run this program for patrons of all ages.