Guest Blogger Rachael Walker is the Outreach Consultant for Reading Rockets, a national multimedia initiative which aims to inform and inspire parents, teachers, childcare providers, and others who touch the life of a child by providing comprehensive, accessible information on how to teach kids to read and help those who struggle. Rachael began her career in literacy outreach at Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), has also served as a consultant to the NEA’s Read Across America campaign, and was most recently the Executive Director of Reach Out and Read of Metro DC.
It’s Tuesday! On Tuesday, he ate through two pears, but he was still hungry. Know who “he” was? The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
If you’re hungry for a reading adventure, celebrate the 40th anniversary of the publication of Eric Carle’s classic picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar with Reading Rockets’ free Family Literacy Bag. What Happens Next? The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of seven activity packets designed to help educators and caregivers use fiction and non-fiction titles to support reading activities at home and encourage families to go on a reading adventure together.
This Friday might be an excellent day to take such an adventure. Philomel Books, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group, has named March 20—the first day of spring—The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day. They offer a very celebratory activity kit (PDF) ideal for classroom and library use.
Spring is a great time to celebrate reading and there’s no shortage of opportunities to do so in April and May. Are you ready for the following reading events?
National Poetry Month: Celebrate poetry throughout April and end the month with Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thursday, April 30.
National D.E.A.R. Day: April 12 is author Beverly Cleary’s birthday and National Drop Everything and Read Day. Send this e-card to all the readers you hold dear!
National Library Week: The annual celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians is April 12-18. Celebrate with the theme, “Worlds connect @ your library.”
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Day of the Child/Day of the Book): This April 30 celebration borrows from the traditional Mexican holiday and expands it to include literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Hear what children’s book author Pat Mora has to say about the founding of Día.
Get Caught Reading Month: Celebrated in May, but the Association of American Publishers’ nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read is promoted throughout the year. You can order their free posters of celebrities caught reading or make your own!
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