A dictionary teaches a child how to approach a problem and use critical thinking skills by sounding out the word and finding it in the dictionary. This simple task gives them a feeling of self-confidence and satisfaction that they cannot get online.

Deborah Bennett, Caroline County Public Library, Denton, MD

The Rotary Club of Denton has been participating since 2004 with the Friends of the Caroline County Public Library co-sponsoring for the last few years. Every 3rd grader in both our public school system and private school receives a dictionary. The feedback we receive from both the 3rd graders and their teachers is very positive. The children are so excited to be given a book of their very own. For some, sadly this may be the only book they own.