First, we’re having a GREAT time with the One School-One Book program…. Getting “thank you” notes from parents already about how it’s “forcing” some family reading time that they seemed to have lost over the years.
— Paul Marinko - Principal at St. Paul's Lutheran School - Fort Wayne, IN
Since last spring, our entire school has excitedly embraced the One School, One Book Program. We will soon begin our spring selection: A Cricket in Times Square -- the third book we've adopted since the spring of 2010!

We are so thrilled with the positive impact this program has had on our students, families, and staff
— Laurie LaRue - First Grade Teacher at Edgewood School - Bristol, CT
I think the OSOB program is brilliant. My seven year-old attends Orleans Elementary in Massachusetts and they (we) are reading Masterpiece. Since the grades levels range from one to five at this school, finding a book to suit all is difficult. My daughter can follow the big picture somewhat but we have to reinforce what we’ve read because it’s a lot to take in for her.
— Glenn Krzeminski - Parent of student at Orleans Elementary - Orleans, MA
The One District, One Book program promoted by Read To Them...is a powerful way to systemically address and promote a culture of literacy throughout the entire school system.

My school actually adopted a hamster and even used it as “pet therapy” for many of the behaviorally challenged children in our school.
— Kenny Moles of West Virginia

Trivia Contest

1. How did Manny the custodian know there was a beach party going on Mrs. Deaver’s classroom?
A: He noticed sand outside the classroom

2. The 5th graders have two nicknames for the intimidating Mrs. Granger. One of them is “the Lone Granger.” What is the other one?
A: Dangerous Grangerous

3. What does Nick Allen call his good ideas (the ones designed to waste time in class)?
A: thought grenades

4. As cited in Nick’s report, who was the author of the first English dictionary?
A: Samuel Johnson

Extras:

What is the French word for dog?
A: chien

What is the German word for dog?
A: hund