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In honor of Read Across America, we thought we would highlight 20 years of books provided by the NEA. The NEA has included books that celebrate children, as well as diversity in the classroom and communities. Check out the NEA’s list of book recommendations: Books From 20 Years of Read Across America
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The NEA has compiled a list of children’s literacy facts. “Children who are read to at home have a higher success rate in school.” It is imperative that children have constant reading exposure to books and environmental print in order for them to develop the skills necessary to become strong readers. Check out the NEA’s list of facts: Literacy Facts
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Save the Date! March 2nd! Grab Your Hat and Read with the Cat! Celebrate NEA’s Read Across America Day Those who are six, sixteen, sixty-four, and more have all kinds of great events in store for the National Education Association’s nineteenth annual observance of NEA’s Read Across America. NEA is calling America’s children, both young and old, to reward their learning by celebrating the joys of reading on Dr. Seuss’s
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“Literacy is about so much more than decoding print.” In this informative New York Times article by Perry Klass, she reminds us that literacy is more about the experience with books and the interaction between child and parent with the book. It is about ensuring children access to a text-rich environment. Check out the New York Times article: Literacy Builds Life Skills As Well As Language Skills
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“At this time of year when children are anxious about what to expect at school, it is helpful to keep in mind that there are lots of ways to succeed while being yourself. Have a great year!” –Back-to-School Wisdom From the Creators of Your Favorite Children’s Books
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Today commemorates over 60 years of author, Beverly Cleary, and the book that spread the “Drop Everything and Read” program that is observed in schools nationwide, Ramona Quimby, Age 8. We celebrate Mrs. Cleary’s birthday today by reading for the whole month of April. For more information: Drop Everything and Read
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Today is National Bookmobile Day. On this day, we honor the access to information and resources bookmobiles make available to communities across the United States. Bookmobiles have brought a library to those that otherwise may not have access to books for over 100 years. For more information, read: National Bookmobile Day History
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We like to pass along great examples of people and organizations that promote a love of reading. This is a particularly good story that we were very excited to share. Read more about the article here: 11-Year-Old Starts Club For Young Black Boys To See Themselves In Books Check out the club site: Book -n- Bros
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Check out Reading Rockets for a wonderful Holiday buying guide: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/buyingguide/2016
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