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The Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children is announced today.
Grades
K - 7
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
The Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children is announced today.

Students read and discuss an award-winning book before writing their own story that demonstrates compassion.

Celebrate the National Day on Writing!
Grades
K - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Celebrate the National Day on Writing®!

Students examine the different ways that they write and think about the role writing plays in life.

Participate in Poem in Your Pocket Day!
Grades
3 - 6
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Participate in Poem in Your Pocket Day!

Students select a poem and create a Stapleless Book using the interactive tool.

NCTE's Orbis Pictus Nonfiction Award is announced today.
Grades
3 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
NCTE's NCTE Orbis Pictus Award® for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children is announced today.

Students conduct research and write original works of nonfiction on topics of their choice.

Today, the American Library Association announces its annual book award winners.
Grades
3 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Today, the American Library Association announces its annual book award winners.

Students research different awards given by the ALA and do an activity based on one of the awards.

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