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.

Gregory Johnson, Rotary Club of Cambridge Area, Cambridge, VT

The distribution of dictionaries and thesauruses is one of the highlights of the Cambridge Area Rotary’s year. The students are always so enthusiastic. Fifth graders often let us know that they still have the dictionary they received in third grade..