Karen Ligas, Executive Director at Everybody Wins! Iowa, discusses how reading to a child is a win for students, volunteers, schools, and companies.  Everybody Wins! Iowa is centered on increasing a child's success in school and life through one-to-one reading and mentoring experiences with volunteers. In this episode, learn:

1) Why reading aloud is preferred over independent reading.

2) The effects of digital vs. traditional reading formats.

3) How National Mentoring Month is celebrated.

4) An easy way for busy professionals to volunteer.

5) The significance of receiving books as gifts and building home libraries.