10/22/2026
Congratulations to Girl Scout Samantha from Green Village for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project: Page Turners: A Reading Adventure! đź’š
Samantha set out to inspire a lifelong love of reading in children by creating Page Turners, a statewide literacy initiative centered on buddy reading. The program pairs children ages 7–12 with younger readers, helping older participants build confidence in their reading skills while encouraging younger children to develop an interest in books. To expand the program's reach and sustainability, Samantha also created a website featuring resources for children, parents, and educators, including interactive storytime videos and step-by-step guides for starting similar buddy reading programs.
For more Gold Award Girl Scout stories, visit: www.gsnnj.org/TakeActionProjects