Homies Read Books!
Hello my name is Michael and I’m so glad you are checking out our Homies Read Books program! I encourage you to get started as soon as you can.
At Mirror Image Arts we invite you to grow through reading. You’ll expand your imagination, learn, and you’ll also be able to earn rewards!
FIVE EASY STEPS
ONE: Become a member and start checking out books from our youth library at the Center for Restorative Theatre.
TWO: Read a book and fill out a book report provided in the section below.
THREE: Earn 15 pts any time your submit a book report.
FOUR: Earn rewards by cashing in your points. Rewards listed below.
Earn your first 10 points by signing up to be a Homies Read Books member.
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HOMIES READ BOOKS REWARDS
EACH BOOK REPORT YOU FILL OUT EARNS YOU 15PTS. WE WILL KEEP A HISTORY OF YOUR POINTS FOR YOU.
SUBMIT A BOOK REPORT
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU FINISHED YOUR BOOK!
Share your thoughts and get rewarded! Every finished book report earns you 15 pts, when you earn 50 pts, you get to pick one book from our youth library to keep for your own library. Let us know what you read below!
***NOTE: Books under 50 pages in length earn 5 pts.
Earn 15 points every time you complete a book and submit a book report. Redeem rewards as you go or save them up for bigger rewards!
READING HAS MANY BENEFITS!
Mental Wellbeing
Did you know that diving into a good book provides a healthy mental escape from social pressures as well as academic pressures? Reading actively helps reduce stress and improves emotional regulation.
Empathy & Identity Formation
Guess what? Fiction exposes us to different cultures and life experiences, boosting our emotional intelligence and helping us navigate questions surrounding our identities.
Academic Success
True of False? Teens who have a thirst for reading develop better reading comprehension and writing skills? This is totally true and give you an advantage in almost every subject in school!
Cognitive Development
Want a strong brain? Reading on a regular basis strengthens brain connectivity, expands your vocabulary, and improves your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.