Bring the celebration of reading and literacy into your classroom, library, school, and home all year long.
Read Across America Day: Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers
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Celebrate Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
3 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students "step into the shoes" of their favorite author by reading several of their books, conducting research, and preparing displays and presentations for the class.
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Paperback books were first introduced in 1935.
3 - 8
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| Literacy-Related Event
Independent reading is promoted among students by organizing a paperback book swap in the classroom or with other classes at the same grade level.
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Celebrate National Library Week!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week.
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Today, the American Library Association announces its annual book award winners.
3 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students research different awards given by the ALA and do an activity based on one of the awards.
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TeenTober?!? Learn about this month-long celebration.
5 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
TeenTober is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their passions in and outside the library.