Paws for Reading

Kids and teens will find a fantastic listener when they spend time reading to a trained dog from Pets on Wheels of Delmarva (POWD) during Paws for Reading! Choose from a dog-friendly collection of books for all reading levels or bring a favorite book from home to share. Research shows that reading out loud to an animal helps build reading confidence and improve reading skills. Each participant will have at least 10 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a canine book buddy. Additional reading time may be available depending on how many people register. While not reading to a dog, crafts, coloring pages, solo reading, and hanging out with friends are also part of this program. Kids (ages 5-12) Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver who is at least 13-years-old. Teens (ages 13-17) Space is limited. Registration is required. Please register each participant individually. Individual reading time slots will be assigned to registered participants based on the time of their arrival on the day of the program.