Category Archives: literacy
March 2 is Read Across America Day!
Now in its 20th year, The National Education Association’s Read Across America is a year-round program that focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources. To help celebrate the 20th anniversary, NEA has created … Continue reading →
Sharing a letter from Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO, First Book
Kyle writes: I recently had an amazing conversation with Andrea Davis Pinkney, the author of A Poem for Peter and other award-winning books. She shared this with me: “When kids see a child that looks like them on the cover … Continue reading →
Growing a Nation of Readers
We hope you’ll download and share this poster, encouraging all to share bookjoy throughout the year!
Continue reading →November is Picture Book Month
We celebrate Picture Book Month in November, but picture books can be shared in the classroom with students of all ages throughout the year! A good choice for elementary school students is Water Rolls, Water Rises/El agua rueda, el agua … Continue reading →