Read to Achieve Knicks Summer Reading Program at PS 112

With a focus on promoting reading and literacy, Optimum Community and Madison Square Garden brought the 8th Annual Knicks Summer Reading Program to P.S. 112 for young campers attending the Neighborhood Improvement Association (NIA) Summer Day Camp. Senator Martin Golden joined former Knicks Superstar John Starks in participating in a read aloud of Barbara E. Barber’s book, Allie’s Basketball Dream. Following the reading, the children took part in a fun and interactive quiz about the book, participated in a raffle, and received signed autographs from John Starks.

“Reading not only teaches it stimulates the imagination, strengthens self-confidence and fosters creativity, providing lifelong rewards,” said Senator Golden. “I congratulate Optimum and Madison Square Garden for this innovative program that engages young minds in such a positive way and helps instill a love of literature in students from an early age.”