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California communities take part in push to get kids reading

Trista and Luli Schroeder read "Shades of People," one of several books that Schroeder says has helped start the discussion of color with her three-year-old daughter. They read the book at least two to three times each week.
Trista and Luli Schroeder read "Shades of People," one of several books that Schroeder says has helped start the discussion of color with her three-year-old daughter.
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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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California communities take part in push to get kids reading

A lot of 9-year-olds struggle with reading, even with books that are aimed at their age group. But across California, nearly 20 communities are taking part in a national campaign to enchant children with the magic of reading. For the California Report, Lillian Mongeau has the story