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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.

WorldReadAloudDay
Grades
4 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Today is World Read Aloud Day.

Students celebrate the power of words by reading aloud to their classmates and spreading the word of global literacy to their friends and family.

Celebrate Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
Grades
3 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Celebrate Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
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.
Celebrate National Library Week!
Grades
K - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Celebrate National Library Week!

Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week.

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.

Celebrate International Literacy Day!
Grades
K - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Celebrate International Literacy Day!
Celebrate International Literacy Day by starting a literacy movement in your community.

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