Good for you Nathan -- and I'll bet Charlie would appreciate you reading to him too.The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH: "Lilly helps kids build self esteem: Therapy dog paired with young readers at Mansfield library
By Angel N. Ross
News Journal
MANSFIELD -- With the help of Lilly, a Newfoundland therapy dog, Nathan Doup admitted there's a greater possibility he'll read aloud in class one day.
'She won't say anything back to me,' Nathan, 12, said.
Nathan's mother, Wendy Doup, said she's seen an improvement in his reading.
'He takes more risks on words he doesn't know,' she said. 'He even wants to read to my sister's dog.'
Nathan took part in a new program at the main branch of the Mansfield Richland County Public Library called Sit, Stay and Read.
The program started in January and has been a hit with area children, Children's Department Manager Diane Tobias said. The reading practice is geared toward children in grades 1 to 6 who want to improve their reading skills without the sometimes adverse effects of reading out loud in the classroom.
The children read aloud to Lilly in 15-minute intervals on Tuesdays.
'It has helped, it's not just a novelty' Tobias said. '(The children can) practice their reading skills out loud without judgment.'"
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