Reading has always been such an important part of my life, and I'm thrilled to have instilled a love of reading in my 4-year-old daughter Sadie, who, I'm pleased to report, is now reading on her own!  Indeed, one of Sadie's favorite ways to pass the time when we're traveling is to read as many books as she can fit into her suitcase or carry-on bag!  So of course Sadie and I were happy to learn about Soar with Reading, a partnership between JetBlue and PBS KIDS designed to excite and inspire kids' imaginations to take flight through reading.

This summer, Soar with Reading is back for a second year, and they're inviting families to join them on another reading adventure.  Just visit www.SoarwithReading.com to access free summer reading materials, including an interactive reading list, reading tips and expert advice.  Separately, kids traveling with JetBlue this summer can receive a free activity booklet with literacy-based PBS KIDS games (although my daughter Sadie traveled on JetBlue this past weekend and did not receive any such booklet, so you might want to call ahead to see if they'll be offering it on your flight). 

In addition to providing literacy based activities and games, JetBlue and PBS KIDS are committed to doing their part to impact and enrich the lives of children in the communities they serve by providing age-appropriate books for thousands of children in need.  While on the Soar with Reading website, adults can share the name of their favorite children’s book, and for every submission, JetBlue will donate an age-appropriate book to a child in need through its partner Barefoot Books.  Up to $200,000 worth of books will be donated through this program.  And, as a special thank-you, all adults who share their favorite book title on the site can also be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a JetBlue Getaways vacation package.

For more information, visit www.SoarwithReading.com.