Public Libraries will begin receiving kits soon! [Library of Michigan logo] Ready to Read Michigan 2020 Join the Parade... Read! [RTRM 200 Poster]The Library of Michigan would like to introduce our 2020 Ready to Read Michigan program kit, designed to assist public libraries in outreach and in developing early and family literacy in their local communities. The featured book for 2020 is A Parade of Elephants, by Kevin Henkes. This program kit is designed for use by public library staff in their outreach work to children ages 0-5 during "March is Reading Month." Public Libraries: Public libraries will begin receiving kits this week. 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