Boy Kicked Out Of Reading Competition Because He Reads Too Much

[KurtNYC]

30. Update -- Hudson Falls Library President weighs in...

This year, 30 children read 10 or more books over their summer vacation. That’s the good story we should be sharing and celebrating, and we’re sorry that some unfortunate comments have overshadowed the accomplishments of Tyler Weaver and all of the participants in our program.

Tyler has achieved an impressive record of reading the most books in our program for five years in a row, and deserves our applause for that. In an era where technology too often keeps children’s noses pointed at text messages and video games, Tyler and the other “Dig into Reading” kids have embraced the wonderful world of books, and for that they should all be proud.

Looking forward, the Library Board and staff will be reviewing the way in which our program works to ensure that it continues to meet its goal of encouraging as many children as possible to spend time reading over the summer.

http://poststar.com/news/local/hudson-falls-library-president-releases-statement-on-reading-program-controversy/article_85df4dfe-0b36-11e3-bcd9-0019bb2963f4.html

Another story on this here:

In a previous year, she discovered that a girl and her mother were lying about reading more than 200 books. As a result, children now have to answer questions by a library aide about the content of the books after they return them in order to verify that they have indeed read what they've claimed. Lita Casey, a library aide for 28 years, told the Post-Star that Gandron’s idea to change the rules to picking names out of a hat is “ridiculous.”

http://www.today.com/books/librarian-wants-ban-5-time-reading-champ-contest-6C10960198

Btw, if he is 9 years old now that means he won this contest for the first time at the age of 5.