I just read about a great idea to get kids excited about reading that I wanted to share today. According to an article in the Washington Post, the Purcellevilla Library in Loudoun County, Virginia has implemented a new program called Paws to Read. In this program, students practice reading their favorite books to specially trained volunteer dogs. According to the article, student interest in reading as well as the growth that naturally comes from more reading has been the benefit. What a great idea and very easy to implement. Kids and dogs naturally bond together so what better partnership than this?