Barber Pays Kids To Read Books While He Cuts Their Hair
Anyone that encourages kids to read is amazing in my book! And when I saw this story, I just had to share.
Barber Jon Escueta is getting international recognition for a literacy program he started in his barbershop in Kutztown, Pa. He started a program called “Books by Kids” a few years ago in his shop City Cuts, and it’s going quite well.
Escueta and the three other barbers employed at City Cuts will give young clients $3 if they read a book aloud during their haircut. It’s a way to encourage literacy and public speaking while also boosting kids’ confidence. Such a great idea!
Kids can bring their own books to the shop, or they can choose to read one that is already there. Escueta started a GoFundMe account to raise funds to pay the kids and encourage them to continue learning.
Read more and if you’re interested in donating money, the link to the GoFundMe is in the article. Such a great idea! Love when people go out of their way to help kids.
