Associa Supports Kids Encourages Reading On Behalf Of National Literacy Month

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Associa and Associa Supports Kids (ASK) recognize National Literacy Month with a Twitter giveaway for the ASK children’s books series. From September 17 to September 30, Twitter followers will have a chance to be one of five winners to receive the three-part book series promoting safety and childhood fitness.

“Associa Supports Kids is a popular program in our communities, and an important program to us. The Scout books are a great way to communicate the value of safety and fitness in a way that children find fun and entertaining”

“Associa Supports Kids is a popular program in our communities, and an important program to us. The Scout books are a great way to communicate the value of safety and fitness in a way that children find fun and entertaining,” said Carol Piering, senior vice president of marketing and communications for Associa.

To enter, follow Associa on Twitter (www.twitter.com/associa), then tweet the special prize tweet “I just entered the ASK Literacy Month giveaway by @Associa here: bit.ly/Rj9hMc.” Five winners will be picked by Associa at random at the end of the contest. For official contest rules, click here.

The books follow ASK’s lovable mascot Scout to show kids how to be safe while enjoying every day fun activities.

Scout Goes to a Sleepover reminds kids about safety in and around the home, even when spending the night with a best friend.
Scout Stays Active and Strong shows kids how fun and easy it is to be safe, healthy and strong while doing their favorite activities like soccer or karate.
And Scout Goes to the Beach focuses on water safety and the essentials of summer fun.

All three are 12-page hardcover illustrated children’s books. For more information about ASK or the Scout books call 800.808.4882 or email associasupportskids@associaonline.com.

Associa Supports Kids is a value-added program for Associa community residents, designed to enhance the neighborhood community experience year-round. The program focuses on educating parents and kids about safety and fitness. At neighborhood events, Scout, the ASK mascot, hands out Safety Tip coloring books, plush Scout toys, rub-on tattoos, and Scout’s own books, like Scout Goes to the Beach, Scout Goes to a Sleepover, and Scout Stays Active and Strong to each child in attendance. Parents receive an ASK safety brochure and a ChildPrint identification kit. For more information on both the Safety and Sports Sponsorships programs, visit www.associasupportskids.org.

Building successful communities for more than 30 years, Associa is North America’s largest community association management firm and serves its clients with local knowledge, national resources and comprehensive expertise. Based in Dallas, Associa and its 8,000 employees operate more than 150 branch offices in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Associa is also a National Promotional Sponsor for National Night Out 2012. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com and www.associacares.com. Find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest, and watch us on YouTube.