COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Athletics has introduced a new youth program, Truman's Tales presented by Great Southern Bank, which is designed to encourage reading and education throughout the state of Missouri.
"We believe Truman's Tales will encourage children to discover the joy of reading for pleasure with their parents over the summer, while exploring new books and authors, " said Mizzou Director of Athletics Jim Sterk. "Truman's Tales will also allow children to establish a goal and then be rewarded for hitting that achievement with the opportunity to cheer on the Tigers at several games during the upcoming season."
The program challenges all youth in sixth grade and lower to read four books over the course of the spring and summer. Readers that complete the program will receive two (2) complimentary ticket vouchers to each of MU's ticketed sports throughout the 2020-2021 Mizzou Athletics year, including the Tigers' Sept. 5 football season opener against Central Arkansas. Remaining events will be determined upon schedule releases. Junior Tigers who are unable to travel to Columbia for the selected home contests can request a special Mizzou item in lieu of game tickets.
For more information about the reading challenge, visit MUTigers.com/TrumansTales.
Parents and guardians can print off the book tracker to keep track of their Junior Tigers' progress. When finished, visit the website and complete the submission form to complete the challenge (you will receive a confirmation email to redeem game tickets). To continue the fun, coloring book pages are also available at MUTigers.com/TrumansTales!
Note: Due to NCAA rules, youth in seventh grade or higher are not eligible to participate in the Truman's Tales reading program.
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