Grayslake’s Frederick School boosting young readers initiative

Students at Frederick School in Grayslake once again have shown enthusiasm over a statewide reading initiative.

Frederick pupils recently finished voting for their favorite book from this year’s Rebecca Caudill Young Readers award list. Frederick School is part of Grayslake Elementary District 46.

More than 200 Frederick School students voted as part of the statewide children’s choice award, which encourages students in grades four through eight to read for personal satisfaction.

About 70 Frederick pupils read more than nine books from the list and are invited to the Rebecca Caudill celebrationThursday, March 22.

As part of the celebration, Frederick School teacher/librarian Robert Depke has volunteered to allow students to cut his hair.

Last year’s fun included students playing Caudill bingo and performing in an improv, where they acted out their favorite characters from the books on the list.

The award is named in honor of Rebecca Caudill who lived and wrote in Urbana, Ill., for nearly 50 years. The award is given in recognition for her literary talent and the universal appeal of her books, which have touched the hearts of many children and young adults.