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  • collaboration (3)
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  • listening (1)
  • literary analysis (1)
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  • metacognition (1)
  • multicultural awareness (2)
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Grades
K - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Take part in the African American Read-In!

Students come together with family and friends to take part in a read-in of books by African American authors and report their results.

Randolph Caldecott was born on March 22, 1846.
Grades
K - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
Randolph Caldecott was born on March 22, 1846.
Students explore the history of the Caldecott Medal and create a classroom literary award modeled after the Caldecott.
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.

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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