FM-WALLEYES UNLIMITED DONATES BOOKS TO FARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARIES
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Jan 27th, 2011 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Jan 27th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Fargo, ND (January 25, 2011) – FM Walleyes Unlimited is donating over $800 worth of children’s books to Fargo Public Schools’ elementary libraries over the next few weeks. Members of the club will be delivering the books to the schools with the message: enjoy the outdoors and enjoy reading about the outdoors. The club purchased the books from FISH ON KIDS BOOKS™, chapter books targeted to second through sixth grade readers.
The series, authored by K.J. Houtman, starts with book #1, A Whirlwind Opener, set on the opening of fishing season in Minnesota. Book #2, Driving Me Crazy follows the main character, 11-year-old Gus Roberts, into camping on Memorial Day weekend at Itasca State Park and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Book #3, Spare the Rod, kicks off summer vacation and a family trip to Wisconsin where more fun is in store than ATVing with his cousin, Colton. The books target fun adventures around fishing, camping and hunting-and Gus’ most memorable moments are the surprises around every corner.
“Some of our members read the books themselves and approached the club that this was a perfect fit for the kids within our community,” shared Kyle Agre, Youth Education Coordinator with FM Walleyes Unlimited. “Youth education and community outreach are top priorities for our club membership in respect to sharing our passion for the sport of fishing.”
“These books will provide high interest, informational fiction-based stories for elementary readers. Students appreciate finding a book they enjoy reading and can relate to, and love when they find out it is written as a part of an on-going series,” shared Rachael Agre, Director of Elementary Curriculum, Fargo Public Schools. FM Walleyes Unlimited also generously donated all three books in the series in audio format, which allows children of all reading levels access to the stories.
“It’s a win-win,” added author, K.J. Houtman, on hand at the recent FM Walleyes Unlimited event in Fargo. “The club has a chance to further their role of supporting kids and families with their outdoor sports, and the kids have a chance to read some fun and wholesome stories that embrace a lifestyle that is definitely a part of the culture in the Fargo-Moorhead area.”
“We aren’t done yet, either,” added Barry Chouinard, FM Walleyes Unlimited club treasurer. “There are more schools and we’ll order more books for donations around the Fargo-Moorhead area. It’s great to have books that not only embrace the outdoor lifestyle in a positive light for kids, but also squeek in just a little instruction as well.”
The books are adventure stories, but in the back of each book is a quick glimpse into Gus Robert’s writing assignment at school: write about fishing to someone that doesn’t know much about it. “That’s where the kids will learn a little bit of ‘how-to’ information,” added author, Houtman. “Although, my main goal in writing the books was to provide a fun adventure story that celebrates getting into outdoor sports.”
For more information check out www.fishonkidsbooks.com or contact 612.710.5584, or email: hyyp://[email protected]