Ouimet Encourages Students to Participate in Annual Summer Reading Contest

With school officially out for the summer in most of Washtenaw County, state Rep. Mark Ouimet is reminding area students to participate in his second annual Summer Reading Contest.

The contest officially starts this week. Students can submit the titles of their completed books and the pages read by email at markouimet@house.mi.gov.  Please put "Summer Reading Contest" in the subject line. 

"Our annual Summer Reading Contest is a great way for local students to have fun and keep academically sharp during their vacation," said Ouimet, R-Scio Township. "Reading can enrich all of our lives, and is especially beneficial for students to help them successfully transition into the next school year."

Each student's submission is another entry in the contest, so students are encouraged to read early and often. Two students from each local school who read the most books will travel to the state Capitol as “lawmakers for a day” and participate in mock legislative activities.

The rules of the contest include:

• The contest is open to students who will start grades four through seven this fall;
• Once you complete a book, ask a parent to email the book title and number of pages;
• Winners are chosen based on the number of pages read, so the more you read, the better your chances of winning; and
• Winners and their parents will be invited to a Junior Legislator for Day event in the fall at the state Capitol.

Parents with questions about the contest can contact Ouimet toll free at 855-627-5052 (855-MARK052) or markouimet@house.mi.gov.