“Book Boogie” is launching at Syracuse Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. Shown from left are DeeAnna Muraski, executive director, Operation Read and Karen Brock, principal, Syracuse Elementary School. Photo by Operation Read.

News Release

SYRACUSE — Operation Read has announced the launch of its reading incentive program, “Book Boogie,” at Syracuse Elementary School for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The program is designed to ignite a passion for reading among students in grades K-5 by rewarding their reading efforts with monthly prizes for the most pages read. Teachers also get rewarded for reading monthly.

“At Operation Read, we understand the importance of fostering a love for reading early on,” says DeeAnna Muraski, executive director. “By making reading fun and rewarding, we aim to create lasting habits that will help our community of children become confident, lifelong readers.”

The “Book Boogie” program will encourage students to read regularly and set intentional reading goals each month. By tracking their page counts, students will not only compete for prizes but also develop essential reading skills and comprehension.

Key features of the “Book Boogie” program include monthly challenges to motivate students, prizes for participation for both students and teachers, community engagement as families are invited to participate in reading events and library engagement as students and teachers are encouraged to visit their school and local libraries to discover new books and genres of interest.

The “Book Boogie” program aligns with Operation Read’s mission to encourage the lifelong love of learning through reading. Research shows that intentional reading habits can significantly boost reading rates and overall academic performance. By providing both structure and fun, “Book Boogie” is poised to make a meaningful impact on the reading culture at Syracuse Elementary.

“We are excited to partner with Operation Read to launch this program,” says Karen Brock, principal of Syracuse Elementary School. “We believe that ‘Book Boogie’ will inspire our students and teachers to continue creating an enriching environment where reading is celebrated.”

Sponsors are Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust, Maple Leaf Farms, Operation Read, and Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary.

For more information about the “Book Boogie” program or to donate, visit operationreadusa.org or contact DeeAnna Muraski at [email protected].