GCSD World Read Aloud Day

Welcome to the GCSD World Read Aloud Day Website

We’re so excited to share World Read Aloud Day with you. This day was filled with the joy of reading, storytelling, and community. Here, you'll find read-alouds from our talented Woodlands students, insightful book reviews from our RJB students, and a collection of photos and videos capturing the festivities of the day. A heartfelt thank you to our GCSD families, community members, administrators, and teachers for their incredible support in making this day a memorable celebration of the power of reading. Enjoy the journey through stories, and let’s continue to inspire a love for books together!

Lori D'Andrea

PK-12 Literacy Coach

What is WRAD?

World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) is a global event celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of February, highlighting the power of reading aloud. The purpose of WRAD is to inspire individuals to embrace the impact of words, advocate for literacy as a fundamental human right, and promote access to diverse stories for all. It serves as a reminder of the importance of reading in bringing people together and expanding access to a variety of voices and perspectives.

Diverse Read Alouds Read by Woodlands Students

Woodlands Middle/High School students are spreading the joy and power of reading and sharing stories with all Greenburgh Central School District students. Enjoy listening to our students read aloud books that celebrate diversity.

Book Reviews by RJB Students

Richard J. Bailey students express their passion for reading by sharing thoughtful book reviews. Through these reviews, they not only highlight their favorite stories but also encourage others to explore new books, fostering a love of reading within the school community.

Woodlands Juniors & Seniors

Read to Lee F Jackson Students

Woodlands Middle/High School Juniors and Seniors partnered with our youngest falcons at Lee F. Jackson to share the joy of reading. It was an amazing collaboration, watching the faces of our students light up as they enjoyed reading and being read to. Woodlands teachers and students kept the excitement for reading alive by selecting a book to take home.

PK-3 Students Listen to the Read Aloud

Be You! by Peter H. Reynolds

What did all of our Falcons learn from this story?

The message of Be You by Peter Reynolds is about embracing individuality and staying true to who you are, celebrating your unique qualities and contributions to the world. It encourages readers to be confident in their own identities, regardless of what others may think.

For our PK-3 students, this message can be empowering as they are learning about themselves and the world around them. It teaches them the importance of being kind, creative, and confident in their own skin.

For our juniors and seniors, the message can serve as a reminder to continue embracing their individuality and the wisdom they've gained over the years. It encourages them to stay true to their values, even as they navigate different stages of life. Both groups can find inspiration in the idea of being confidently themselves, regardless of age.

Greenburgh Public Library- Joanna Rooney, Nicole Guenkel, Michelle Blanyar, & Anaiz Reynoso-Roberts
Greenburgh Police Department-Chief Powell, Officer Henry, Officer Keenan, Officer Bach, and Officer Karoo
Trader Joe's for their donation
Paul Feiner, Town Supervisor
Francine Shorts, Retiree and community member
Sarah Bracey White, community member, author, playwright
Parents
Grandparents
GCSD Board of Education Members
GCSD Administrators and Teachers
Dr. Joe Foy, WMHS Guidance Counselor for assisting with the Woodland's read-alouds and visit to LFJ
Brian Parker, Educational Television Supervisor
Anthony Gaines and our MBK Students
GCSD Librarians and Greenburgh Public Librarians for providing books for our volunteers to read