Read To Me International presents a six-session workshop for parents and caregivers with children ages 0 – 9. This program will provide parents with reading strategies and resources to practice in class, then apply it with their children at home and school, encouraging family reading time together every day. 

Join this six-week program if you would like:

• To set your keiki up for future success and life-long learning.
• To start or add to your at-home library with 11 free books from the program.
• Story Time to be the highlight of every day.
• To learn how to make story time more conversational with your keiki.
• To get to know other families, through the program.

The program is led by Kamuela E. Yong. Kamuela was born and raised in Waimānalo, where he continues to live with his wife and two sons. Deeply rooted in his community, Kamuela actively participates in various ʻohana-centered programs and events. He finds great joy in learning and growing alongside his family and cherishes the time they spend together.

Kamuela is a professor of mathematics at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, where he is dedicated to creating culturally relevant curriculum that reflects and uplifts the diverse communities of Hawaiʻi. He is also a proud graduate of RTM10 (Read to Me 10 Minutes a Day) and has taken part in several programs hosted by Read to Me International.

As regular attendees of the Waimānalo Library’s events, Kamuela and his ʻohana value the library as a hub for community connection and lifelong learning. He is excited to share the importance of dialogic reading and literacy with other ʻohana in his community, continuing the cycle of learning and aloha.

This program series is sponsored by Read To Me International Foundation. Space is limited. Read To Me Ten Minutes A Day Program for Parents & Caregivers.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.