Virtual Author Visit Registration Now Available for CCSD Staff!
*NEW for 2026* Read & Seek with Superintendent Huggins is inspired by the childhood classic series Flat Stanley. However, instead of traveling around the country, our Superintendent will travel around your school or library. Each school will receive a caricature drawing of Superintendent Huggins. Schools can laminate the image, cut it out, and pick the perfect hiding spots or share the blank coloring sheet. The ideas are endless!
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
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: Registration
9:00 AM Vaunda Micheaux Nelson [Grades 5-8] The World of Cooper Dale
10:00 AM Elaine Vickers [Grades 6-8] Grow Your Creativity
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: Registration
10:00 AM Lindsay Lackey [Grades 3-6] Moon Shot
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: Registration
10:00 AM Angela Cervantes [Grades 3-6] The Inspiration Behind My Books
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
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
CCSD readers can participate in our Read Across America challenge in Beanstack. Read and complete activities to earn badges and prizes! We will be doing daily drawings for prizes for both students and staff! All students and staff will be automatically registered for the challenge on March 1.