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Author Visits: Breanna Carzoo (preK-2), Claire Swinarski (5-8),
Ginjer Clarke (K-2), Kenn Nesbitt’s Poetry 4 Kids (preK-4) Registration
Destiny Collection: Dreamers
Content Connections:
Science
Social Studies
STEM
Music
SEL Connections:
Determination
Empathy
Imagination
Literacy-Themed Spirit Day: DREAM BIG! Reading Builds Your Dreams [wear your pajamas]
Resources & Ideas: Monday Resources Document
Author Visits: Laura Gehl (1-5), Lindsey Moore (2-4) Registration
Destiny Collection: Explorers
Content Connections:
STEM
Social Studies
ELA
World Languages
SEL Connections:
Respect
Curiosity
Share
Literacy-Themed Spirit Day: IT's a WILD, WILD, WORLD! Reading Helps You Explore the World [wear animal print or outdoor gear]
Resources & Ideas: Tuesday Resources Document
Author Visits: Christyne Morrell (4-6), Deborah Freedman (K-3) Registration
Destiny Collection: Difference Makers
Content Connections:
Science
CTE
Social Studies
ELA
SEL Connections:
Social Awareness
Believe
Lead
Literacy-Themed Spirit Day: HATS OFF to OUR HEROES! Reading Helps Make the World Better [wear your favorite hat]
Resources & Ideas: Wednesday Resources Document
Author Visits: Evan Griffith (4-8), Sue Fliess (2-6) Registration
Destiny Collection: Creators
Content Connections:
Art
STEM
Music
Performing Arts
Writing
SEL Connections:
Individuality
Perseverance
Self-expression
Literacy-Themed Spirit Day: TRUE COLORS! Reading Encourages Creativity [wear your most colorful hair or outfit]
Resources & Ideas: Thursday Resources Document
Author Visits: Tammi Sauer (preK-1), Gillian McDunn (3-7) Registration
Destiny Collection: Reading is for Everyone
Content Connections:
PE
Social Studies
ELA
Geography
SEL Connections:
Share
Listen
Teamwork
Literacy-Themed Spirit Day: ALL TOGETHER NOW! Reading Unites Us [show your school spirit]
Resources & Ideas: Friday Resources Document
Teachers will need to use code CCSD20 to access the recordings.
ELEMENTARY
Grades PK-3 | Author Melinda Long reads and discusses her book "Pirates Don't Change Diapers"
Grades PK-3 | Author Andrew Barton reads and discusses his book "Heyward the Horse"
Grades K-5 | Miranda Paul discusses her book "One Plastic Bag"
Grades 3-5 “Lolo’s Light” and Bringing Fictional Ideas to Life with Author Liz Garton Scanlon
Grades 4-7 | Jewel Parker Rhodes discusses her book "Black Brother, Black Brother"
Grades 4-8 | Author Angela May reads and discusses her book "The Islanders"
Grades 4-8 | Varian Johnson discusses his book "The Parker Inheritance"
Grades 5-8 | “The Swag Is In The Socks” with Author Kelly Baptist
Teachers will need to use code CCSD20 to access the recordings.
Grades PK-2 | Oscar Douglass reads "Say Something" by Peter H. Reynolds
Grades PK-3 | Natalie Caula Hauff reads "The Circus Ship" written and illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Grades PK-3 | Luz Pridgen reads "I Am Enough" by Grace Byers and illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo
Grades PK-3 | Michelle Simmons reads "I Promise" by LeBron James and illustrated by Nina Mata
Grades K-3 | LaShawna Rivers reads “The Year We Learned to Fly” by Jacqueline Woodson
Grades K-5 | Emily Elliott reads “Child of Books” written by Oliver Jeffers
Use BrightSigns and/or news programs to promote
Share events on social media using #ReadCCSD
Connect with parents and community members for read alouds and celebrations
For schools with Pre-K programming: tie in the End of Unit Celebration with Read Across America
Connect Ready Rosie Playlists to reading at home (Pre-K)
Get caught reading tickets
Read Alouds on news shows
Daily trivia about library circulation & collection, authors, teachers’ favorite books- sample questions