2007 Marks the 10th Anniversary of Read Across AmericaTen years ago, the National Education Association created NEA’s Read Across America Day to celebrate the joy and importance of reading on March 2, Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Today, more than 45 million kids and adults are building a nation of readers year-round. Looking for the latest in ideas, materials, and partners for your reading events? Go to the Read Across Web site to find out 10 ways to celebrate the 10th anniversary, including how you can obtain the 10th Anniversary Resource Kit, both in print and online. The online version has even more to offer, including downloadable posters, bookmarks, logos, certificates, event tips, and event press releases to help grab the media’s attention. www.nea.org/readacross.
10th Anniversary Red Carpet Event
This year, to celebrate Read Across America’s 10th anniversary, NEA is hosting a very special red carpet charity reading event at the New York Public Library on Friday, March 2—Read Across America Day—with a host of celebrities and more than 500 public school children.
10th Anniversary Posters Available
"Read Across America: Celebrating 10 Years of Building a Nation of Readers” special anniversary posters like the one above are included in this year’s resource kit. You can obtain additional copies of the anniversary poster, in packages of 10 posters, one package per person, while supplies last, by e-mailing your complete contact information, including mailing address, to: mailto:readacross@nea.org
Hats and More from the Read Across America Store
Looking for a Cat in the Hat stovepipe hat? The NEA Professional Library is now the official "store” for Read Across America merchandise. To order Cat in the Hat hats, t-shirts, and more, go to the Professional Library Web site at www.nea.org/readacross/books.
Take the "Pledge to Participate”
Don’t forget to let us know what you’re doing by filling out a pledge form on the Read Across Web site. We want to hear about it. Your plans, large and small, will be posted on the Read Across America pledge pages.
Vote for Your Favorite Book for Kids and TeensRead Across America is updating its Educators’ Favorite Book list. Go to the Read Across America Web site and vote for your favorite teen’s book and children’s book. We’ll release the top 100 favorites just in time for Read Across America Day.
Tips for Teen Reading; Multicultural Resources
Looking for ways to get teens turned on to reading? Check out the "Resources” section of the Web site at http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.18.1470. There you’ll find links and leads provided by NEA members on how to organize reading activities for teens and others who may be older than the "Cat in the Hat” crowd. If you’re looking for books in other languages or multicultural activities, the online resources page also offers a list of publishers and their contact information and Web links.
Looking for Reader Volunteers?
Don’t forget NEA Retired members, higher ed members, and student members at neighboring colleges and universities. You’ll also find volunteer readers through NEA partners like the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, General Federation of Women’s Clubs, and Pi Beta Phi. Visit the partners page on the Read Across America Web site.
Give the Gift of Reading
NEA’s Books Across America was created to help school libraries in need, beginning with Gulf Coast libraries devastated by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. With school libraries around the nation struggling, NEA’s Books Across America will continue the work it started. Go to http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.4.1470 to donate money or set up book donations through BAA partners.
RAA News You Can UseThe Cat in the Hat Turns 50; Seuss Launches Project 236 236 Words. 50 States. 1 Cause. Did you know that Dr. Seuss used only 236 different words to write "The Cat in the Hat"? In celebration of the Cat’s 50th birthday, Random House Children’s Books and Dr. Seuss Enterprises have launched "Project 236." Since it’s the 50th birthday of the Cat in the Hat, readers nationwide will all read the popular children’s book at 2:36 p.m. (ET). Do you know why author Ted Geisel chose the 236 words he used to write Cat in the Hat? The answer to this question and lots more can be found on the Seussville Web site at http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.15.1470
Read Across America Goes to the Superbowl
NEA’s Read Across America heads to Miami this year, thanks to Read Across America partner, The NFL Players Association. NFL players will be joined by NEA President Reg Weaver and the Cat in the Hat as they visit schools and read during Superbowl week.
Youth Leaders for Literacy Grant Winners Announced
NEA and Youth Service America have announced the 20 winners of the Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants. More than 350 youth groups and individuals sent in applications from around the country. Read about the winners and their projects on http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.1.1470. The youth-led projects begin on March 2, Read Across America Day, and culminate on National and Global Youth Service Day, April 21–23.
Celebrate Beverly Cleary's Birthday with D.E.A.R.
In honor of beloved author Beverly Cleary's 90th birthday on April 12, 2006, NEA is joining the National PTA, Reading Rockets and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to ask the nation to Drop Everything and Read. Posters, flyers and reading materials will soon be available by mail and online at http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.23.1470.
Target Kicks Off Read Across America Week
Stop by your local Target February 28 and start your Read Across America week with Target volunteer readers. Read Across America is the only in-store event Target hosts. Just follow the Cat in the Hat signs to the Read-In area and enjoy the read-in.
Read Across America Exhibits at NEA Regional Leadership Conferences and ALA Mid-Winter Meeting
NEA’s Read Across America unveils its new exhibit at the NEA Regional Leadership Conferences and the ALA Mid-Winter Conference in Seattle, Wash. The booth will showcase Read Across America materials and programs.
BarnesandNoble.com Makes a Special Offer
In celebration of NEA’s Read Across America, BarnesandNoble.com will donate 3 percent of every book sold from February 12 to March 10 to NEA’s Books Across America fund. NEA members using the NEA Member Benefits/Barnes and Noble bookstore will receive discounts on their purchases. To order your books, go to http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.24.1470.
Build-a-Bear Workshop Joins the National Read Aloud
Build-a-Bear Workshop stores unveil their new Cat in the Hat as they join the Project 236 read aloud and celebrate NEA’s Read Across America Day. Their mobile workshop will visit a school in New Mexico, and stores around the country will hold reading parties. For more information, go to www.buildabear.com.
Scholastic Family Book Club Gets Parents Involved
The Scholastic Family Book Club is helping Read Across America get the reading message to parents. Scholastic is sending out Read Across America parent reading tips and encouraging its parents to get involved with a special reading certificate for Read Across America Day. Go to www.scholasticfamily.com.
Looking Ahead
African-American Read-InJoin over a million readers in the 18th National African American Read-In on Sunday, February 4, and Monday, February 5, 2007. Sponsored by the Black Caucus of NCTE and NCTE. The program has also been endorsed by the International Reading Association. For more information on the Read-In, go to http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.7.1470
"We know that children who read, and are read to, are more successful in school and are able to achieve more in life. NEA’s Read Across America is a party with a purpose—to show young people that reading not only is the gateway to success, but that it’s fun as well."
February is Black History MonthFor the African-American booklist, go to http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.1.1470Feburary 4-5 — African American Read-In ChainFor more information, go to http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.7.1470February 18 — Chinese New YearFor books and information, go to http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.32.1470http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.9.1470http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.10.1470February 19-23—Scholastic Journalism WeekFor more information, go to http://news.nea.org/UM/T.asp?A2923.37871.11.36.1470February 20: —President’s DayFor resources, go to the Library of Congress, www.loc.gov
No comments:
Post a Comment