Senator Jack M. Martins is encouraging all students in kindergarden through eighth grade to participate in the New York State Senate's Summer Reading Program. The program asks students to continue reading during the summer months.

"With school out for the summer, our students should continue to read to further their education. Students should make reading part of their safe and fun summer," he said.

To participate, just go to the website, www.nyread.com and register. You can keep track of the books you read this summer as well as write summaries about them.

Enjoy the gift of reading this summer!