"It is aimed at children, intended to encourage intergenerational reading and story telling."

Teachers often use the books to encourage independent reading and accommodate varying performance levels in individual classes.

In 2011, some of government efforts to encourage reading were centered on the terminal.

Still, he said, "anything that encourages reading and promotes good books is fine."

The project is designed to encourage reading while fostering a sense of community.

"It's a great opportunity to encourage reading and to have the public libraries become involved in the schools," she added.

The program was designed to encourage reading and literacy among young African-American men.

I would not have pursued reading if it weren't for her and the exciting activities she did to encourage reading.

The last thing these companies want is to encourage leisurely reading or slow, concentrated thought.

Ostensibly, the initial goal was to encourage reading; that seems to be happening.