Wednesday, April 21 2004 @ 02:48 PM EDT
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Written by Julie Enersen
Would you like to read at schools?
I will give you all the tools.
Would you choose second grade or first?
Choosing none would be the worst.
I would not, could not read at schools.
Even with all your tools.
I can't imagine where I'd start.
I've no great knowledge to impart.
Would you, could you with a guide?
Cuz other PALS will be at your side.
And you'll be given bibliographies-
So you'll look smart and feel at ease.
Well, possibly if there's a guide
And if others will be at my side.
Would others stay in class with me?
Just think how nervous I would be.
Would you, could you if you knew
There were many to assist you?
Your worries should be non-existent.
You can have a swell assistant.
Well, I could do it if I spent
Some time with you- before I went.
I know that I should volunteer.
But would I have to give a year?
Would you, could you for eight weeks?
Come and hear the trainer speak.
Come educate yourself in reading.
'Cause that is what those kids are needing.
Well, possibly if just eight weeks.
If that is what the classroom seeks.
But tell me, if I thought I could.
Are there reasons why I should?
Would you like it if I say
That you'll go into town one day.
A smiling kid will wave and that
You'll be the one she's waving at?
You'll connect with parents, too.
And learn what's what and who's who.
They'll thank you for the job you did
Reading great great books to their kid.
And if these reasons aren't ideal-
Here is one that might appeal:
When you read to kids you just might find
Your reading skills have been refined.
It might be fun, if like you say
Kids wave at me in town some day.
And I connect with parents while
Tuning-up my reading style.
But in my real life I don't teach.
Won't these kids be hard to reach?
Would you, could you if you knew
About the kids who'll be with you?
They value interest over skill.
They look for patience, heart and will.
They just want folks who'll help them learn.
Sign-up, sign-up and take your turn.
All right, if you will let me be
I'll sign up and then we'll see...
Say! I like this BookPALS stuff.
I don't think I can get enough.
SIgn me up for eight weeks more,
I should have done this years before.
The kids are bright and listen well.
I'm now a fan of BookPALS, SWEEL!
Everything you said is true.
I've met some kids and parents too.
I do so like to ready at schools.
I'm glad you gave me all the tools!
BookPALS has changed its rules and is now allowing actors and teachers that are nonSAG members to volunteer. We are trying to reach more children and think this is the way to do it. Please help us by getting involved and telling your friends to get involved. It will make all the difference.
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