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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The Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children is announced today.
K - 7
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Students read and discuss an award-winning book before writing their own story that demonstrates compassion.
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Today is World Read Aloud Day.
4 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students celebrate the power of words by reading aloud to their classmates and spreading the word of global literacy to their friends and family.
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Celebrate National Children's Book Week!
K - 6
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Children show support for their favorite Children's Choice Book award finalist by designing a promotional book cover.
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Celebrate Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
3 - 12
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| 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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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.