ENMU Reads – Summer Reading Program

Research shows that reading enhances intelligence, helps with focus and concentration, and improves memory and communication skills. It's no wonder that kids who read more do better in school than those who read less. Eastern New Mexico University, known around the state of New Mexico as the "Education University," recognizes the value of reading, and has teamed with libraries in New Mexico and West Texas to support the effort to encourage young people to read more books. The ENMU Reads Summer Reading Program provides certificates, bookmarks, a coloring sheet, an activity book and some great grand prizes to young readers in an effort to help support education in New Mexico and West Texas.

In coordination with our College of Education and Technology, the program offers recommendations regarding the books young Greyhounds should consider reading to keep them engaged in reading throughout the summer with recommendations from the Association for Library Service to Children.

Greyhound Reader Summer Reading Lists

• Birth–Preschool
• Kindergarten–Grade 2
• Grade 3–5
• Grade 6–8

Summer Reading Resources from the National Education Association

ENMU Reads Partner Libraries

You can sign up your young Greyhound for summer reading programs at the following Libraries.

ENMU Reads has been Recognized Regionally and Internationally

Eastern New Mexico University's summer reading support program has been recognized both regionally and internationally by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. ENMU Reads won CASE District IV Awards in 2021, 2022, and 2024 and won a CASE Circle of Excellence award in 2022. ENMU Reads was also recognized in 2023 by the EDU Ad Awards and in 2024 by the Colligate Ad Awards. 

2022 Circle of Excellence Award

2024 Collegiate Advertising Award

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