Welcome March .... Welcome Share a Story
Wow! We are just four days away from kicking off Share a Story ~ Shape a Future 2012 (aka SaS12). What makes this such a great event is that is an ensemble cast of literacy and book-loving passionistas.
This year's theme The Culture of Reading is resonating with everyone ... and we are excited to welcome so many new bloggers to the group.
The blurbs are still rolling in, but here is a quick look at next week's line up. You can also check out our list of contributors to see who has signed up so far!
Mon, 5 Mar: Creating a reading culture
host: Donalyn Miller @ The Book Whisperer
Donalyn and her guests will spend the day talking about ways to create a reading culture at home and at school. We often tend to think of reading cultures in the context of elementary-aged students. Donalyn and her guests are going to help us stretch our minds and embrace the needs of older readers, too. Look for some ideas from The Nerdy Book Clubbers too!
Tue, 6 Mar: Reading as a passport to other worlds / cultures
host: Carol Rasco @ Rasco from RIF
Join RIF President and CEO Carol Rasco and her guests as they explain the importance of diversity in reading, with a look at windows and mirrors and beyond. At The Reading Zone Sarah Gross Mulhern will share world literature suggestions for young adults.
Wed, 7 Mar: Understanding Readers
host: Terry Doherty @ Family Bookshelf
How do you create a reading culture when you don't know what a reader looks like? Terry Doherty and her guests will be answering just that question! The day is filled with suggestions on ways to engage readers-to-be and recognize readers in the most unusual places!
Thu, 8 Mar: A Reading Universe
host: Terry Doherty @ Share a Story
Today we'll look beyond the printed page and explore the new faces of literacy: screens & apps. With the help of Pam Courtney at LMNOPReads2Kids, we will also celebrate literacy in non-bookish ways.
Fri, 9 Mar: Dear Reader ....
host: Share a Story blog
This year, we're going to try something new for our wrap-up day! We're going to hold an open house and invite anyone who blogs and is passionate about reading and literacy share a story of their own. Stay tuned!
We will continue our Writing @ Reading Contest with prizes offered by Reading is Fundamental and Reading Racehorse
2 comments:
I am so grateful that this came up in one of my google alerts for topics related to kid's literacy and kid's books. I came in on the end of Share a Story, Shape a Future last year, and am so grateful that I'll be coming along for the entire journey this year.
All the best!
Wow! Thanks, Beth. We hope you'll join in with ideas and recommendations, too. We're still adding bloggers to our list, so if there's a topic that speaks to you, just drop me a line!
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