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This Barber Gives Free Haircuts To Children Who Read To Him
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This Barber Gives Free Haircuts To Children Who Read To Him

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It’s almost time to go back to school, and for many young students, especially those who find reading difficult, it can be very stressful. That’s why, as part of the Back to School Bash in Comiskey Park in Dubuque, Iowa, local barber Courtney Holmes decided to do something special. The father of two decided to give free haircuts to kids who would read to him.

“The kids would come in, and I would say, “Go to the table and get a book you might like, and if you can’t read it, I’ll help you understand and we can read it together,” Holmes told USA Today. “To be honest, I was amazed. The line started with four kids, and next thing I knew it was like 20 kids, all waiting for a haircut and eager to read.”

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Many kids are afraid to read out-loud, so barber Courtney Holmes decided to do something about it

Image credits:  Mike Burley/Telegraph Herald via AP

He would give a free haircut to any child who would read to him

Image credits: Telegraph Herald

“Go to the table and get a book you might like, and if you can’t read it, I’ll help you understand and we can read it together”

Image credits: Telegraph Herald

“I’m looking forward to keeping this going”

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DeniseLynch
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome! Because of parents and a teacher who encouraged reading, I'm an avid reader today. This barber will forever be remembered by these kids.

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MadiWeekes
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so nice of him and he is doing good both ways, helping kids who have trouble reading and also helping families out that don't have

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LyoneFein
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a terrific idea. Major kudos to this man for encouraging reading......I hope all these parents pick up on the idea, too.

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DeniseLynch
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome! Because of parents and a teacher who encouraged reading, I'm an avid reader today. This barber will forever be remembered by these kids.

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MadiWeekes
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so nice of him and he is doing good both ways, helping kids who have trouble reading and also helping families out that don't have

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LyoneFein
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a terrific idea. Major kudos to this man for encouraging reading......I hope all these parents pick up on the idea, too.

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