Reading Celebration Project

📚 Who Can Enter

• Students K–5 (entries celebrated in grade-level categories)
  
  

• Family Category (Optional): A student + caregiver team can create a co-entry
  
  

💡 Big Question

“What makes The One and Only Ivan memorable to you?”
Choose ONE format below to create a short book review that convinces others to read the book and highlights an important theme such as friendship, kindness, courage, belonging, art, or advocacy.

✨ Entry Formats

1. Picture Review (1 page)
   
   

   • Draw a favorite scene and add a 1–2 sentence caption (adult scribe OK).
     
     

   • Include a Kindness Leaf: write or dictate one kind act inspired by the story.
     
     

2. Postcard Persuader
   
   

   • Front: Illustration of a key moment or symbol (Ivan’s art, Ruby’s footstep, etc.)
     
     

   • Back: 4–6 sentence review that states a big idea and recommends the book.
     
     

3. One-Minute Video/Audio Review
   
   

   • Record a short, lively review—podcast style is fine!
     
     

4. One-Page Written/Visual Review
   
   

   • Half-page text + half-page visuals, quotes, or drawings.
     
     

5. Family Category
   
   

   • Create a one-page or one-minute co-review (student + caregiver) sharing your biggest takeaway together.
     
     

♿ Accessibility & Alternatives

• Audio dictation, bilingual entries, and alternative visuals are welcome.
  
  

• Adults may scribe for students or support with sentence frames.
  
  

📅 How to Submit

• Due Date: December 15th
  
  

• Where: Submit to the Main Office OR email directly to the Principal.
  
  

🌱 Why Participate?

• Celebrate your creativity and voice!
  
  

• Share your ideas with our school community.
  
  

• Show how Ivan’s story inspires kindness and connection.
  
  

• Class Challenge: Classes with 100% participation earn a Reading Celebration (extra recess, pajama read-aloud, or popcorn party!)