-Read to young children from birth. -Discuss the events, pictures and characters in books. -Read as long as the child is interested and engaged in the book. -Donate new or recycled books to families with young children, school, church, nurseries, and preschool day care centers. -Encourage parents to come early to read to their preschoolers when they drop off and pickup school-age children. -Encourage college students and senior citizens to read to children. -Encourage students to carry a book to read when waiting for appointments, such as waiting for the doctor. -Encourage parents to read to their children before bedtime. -Listen to children's literature on tape at the local library while following along in the book.