Hey, it's Jane.

Kids, I know you usually ask the questions on this podcast, but do you want to help us answer one?

We're working on an episode about how our brains learn to read.

We're talking to a brain scientist for that part, but we want you to tell us what's so great about reading,

or to offer tips for other kids about learning to read.

Especially if learning to read has been hard for you, we want to know what you think might help other kids who are struggling.

So you can do either one.

Tell us what you like about reading, or give us some tips.

Have an adult record your answer.

It's easy to do on a smartphone using a voice recording app.

Be sure to include your first name, where you live, and how old you are.

Have your adult help you keep your answer short, like a minute or less.

Adults send the audio file to questions at butwhykids.org by July 15th.

Thanks for your help.

This is But Why, a podcast for curious kids from Vermont Public Radio.

I'm Jane Luntone.

On this podcast, we honor the diversity of childhood experience and celebrate the wonder you all bring to the world around you.

In other words, you guys are all awesome, and your questions are even awesomer.

Every episode we take one or two or twelve of your questions, and we find some neat people to help answer them.

Here in Vermont, and all over the Northern Hemisphere right now, it's summer.

For many of us, that means warmer weather, long days, and fun outside.

In today's episode, we're going to be answering questions about creatures you might find outside in the summertime,

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