Reading & Writing Festival

FAQs about the Festival

What is it?

• The festival is an annual celebration of reading and writing with several schools in the area and held at Kent State University. 

Who can attend?

• Any seventh or eighth grader from Green Middle School who meets the reading requirements.

When is it?

• Tuesday, April 30, 2025 from 8:30 am to 4 pm

Where is it?

• Kent State University, main branch (See the banner picture above.) Go Flashes!

• We take a bus from Green Middle School to Kent. 

What do you do there? 

• You hear a presentation from a featured writer. 

• You get the opportunity to have books signed. (This is optional and requires your own book.)

• You sign up for and participate in fun activities centered around the books you've read.

• You eat lunch on your own in the Kent State student center.  Plan to bring your own lunch.

• You can move through your day with a friend if you both sign up for the same workshops. 

What do I have to do to attend? 

• Read all six books! That's it. Please note that the books are AWESOME. 

• One option is to participate in the Festival book club. See Mrs. Nicodemo in the library for details. 

Does it cost anything for me to go?

• The cost for each student to attend the Festival is $20. 

• You must bring your own lunch. Please note that your lunch is not able to be refrigerated. 

• If you want a book signed, you are responsible for bringing or buying your own copy, which are on sale at the Festival. You are not required to get a book signed.