Article: Pizza Hut(R) BOOK IT! Beginners(R) Kicks Off 2009 Reading Program With 'Charlie and Lola' Book Series By Lauren Child.

DALLAS, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- BOOK IT! Beginners(R) announced today that it is featuring the Charlie and Lola book series in its 2009 read-aloud program. Created and sponsored by Pizza Hut(R), the program encourages teachers to read aloud to students in preschool and pre-kindergarten to develop a lifelong love for reading and books.

The 2009 program launches March 2nd and lasts through April 24th. An estimated 35,000 preschools and child-care facilities will participate in the program this year.

"The Charlie and Lola books are a favorite of kids everywhere, and we're excited to feature them in this year's program," said Leslie Brunt BOOK IT! ...

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