: Author Explores Creative Ways To Encourage Reluctant Readers

December 21, 2011

In light of the weak performance in schools today, author, E.D. Arrington, founder of a North Carolina based reading program It's Time To Read With Me has been instrumental in promoting literacy.

Wilson, NC - The New York Times reported more than 35 percent of students need remediation when they reach college, according to the federal government.

In light of the weak performance in schools today, author, E.D. Arrington, founder of a North Carolina based reading program It's Time To Read With Me has been instrumental in promoting literacy.

E.D. Arrington presents read-alouds of her novel, Stay The Course ( Author House) at local area schools and educational centers.

Arrington says using the multi- sensory approach whereby students can experience literature via hearing the written word while visualizing the story, has proven to be a successful technique in motivating struggling readers.

Starting January 17, 2012, E.D.Arrington will be undertaking a virtual book tour.

Audiences can connect with the author by visiting the links below on the appointed tour date/times.

The author will be discussing topics such as:

* Creative ways to encourage reluctant readers
*The value of education in today's society
* The positive influence of nurturing grandparents in the family
* Why she founded a literacy enrichment program- It's Time To Read To Me!, and much more.

The tour will include book giveaways and contesst.

Virtual Tour Stops

Jan. 17, 2012- Interview with host, Lillian Cauldwell of Passionate World Radio 8:30- 9:00 PM EDT http://www.internetvoicesradio.com/

Jan. 19, 2012- Interview with Cynthia Brian-Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!® http://www.StarStyleRadio.com - 6:17- 6:37 PM Eastern Time

Radio show link: http://tinyurl.com/BTSYARadio - Book Giveaway

Interview with Cynthia Brian syndicated to WPMD, 1700 am, WIRN, Global Mix Radio, Achieve Radio, Mom’s Talk Radio, Blog Talk Radio, Live365.com, QT Radio, and Leisure Talk Radio, By For and About Women Radio, WGAD

Jan. 20, 2012- Interview with Judyth Piazza of The American Perspective-The SOP Radio Network- http://thesop.org - 11 AM Eastern

Jan, 21, 2012- Interview with Dr. Robert Rose- Time: 1 PM Eastern- Media Outlet: The Complete Teacher on Blog talk Radio with Dr. Robert Rose-Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/icdrrose

Jan. 23, 2012- Interview with Jackie O’Neal of O’Neal Media Author Services on GroundReport.com

Feb. 10, 2012- Interview with Hollis Chapman- The Hollis Chapman Show- http://blogtalkradio.com/hollischapmanshow -Book Giveaway and contest

Feb. 10, 2012- Q & A with E.D. Arrington by Hollis Chapman- http://www.hollischapmanblog.com

March 27, 2012- Interview with Barry Eva, host of A Book And A Chat http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across -the-Pond

March 27, 2012- Book Review: A Book And A Chat: http://abookandachat.blogspot.com

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Media Contact:*: Jackie O'Neal