Wolves Blueliners to Promote Reading Program
February 3, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Chicago Wolves defensemen ALEX BROOKS and CHAD DENNY will make appearances on Tue., Feb. 10, as part of the team's "Read to Succeed" program, sponsored by Pace. The program has reached nearly 450,000 children in 14 seasons.
The three appearances are scheduled for:
Tue., Feb. 10:
Alex Brooks
Schaumburg Library
130 S. Roselle Road
4 p.m.
Tue., Feb. 10:
Alex Brooks
Elk Grove Library
1001 Wellington Ave.
7 p.m.
Tue., Feb. 10:
Chad Denny
Antioch Library
757 Main St.
6:30 p.m
BROOKS and DENNY will focus on the role of reading and education in their lives as professional athletes, and emphasize the importance of recreational reading. Additionally, the Wolves blueliners will dress a child in hockey equipment, raffle Wolves prizes and sign autographs.
The "Read to Succeed" program encourages children to utilize the many resources libraries have to offer and highlights the benefits of reading outside of the classroom. Each participant in the program sets an individual reading goal and has the chance to win prizes, including Wolves hats, mini
bobbleheads of the Wolves mascot, Skates, and tickets to home games for achieving their reading goals.
Each year, the Wolves reach more than 30,000 children through "Read to Succeed" and the DuPage, North Suburban and Metropolitan Library Systems.
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