RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The elementary and middle schools in Rutherford County School District are built on a strong, inclusive culture that prioritizes doing what is best for every child. Its faculty and staff are united by a shared commitment to action, with a sharp focus on being the difference they want to see as … Read more
Read to Them is thrilled to announce a new arrival in our suite of Picture Book Companions! Schools can now purchase Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot on the Island to share with their youngest readers. Picture Book Companions are meant to expand the reach of your One School, One Book program to your pre-school and … Read more
Whenever a book in our catalog has a movie adaptation slated for release, we typically have a surge of interest from schools who wish to share a title before it hits theaters. With Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot, however, the “surge” has been more like a tidal wave. The Wild Robot begins with a shipwreck … Read more
No small amount of energy goes into your One School, One Book reading event. Between a kick-off assembly, distributing books among students and staff, and all the classroom fun that comes with reading a book together, there’s truly a multitude of moving parts. That’s why, when a school-wide read comes to an end, it can … Read more
In September, my eldest daughter got married. I know this happens in families all the time, but it put me in a reflective mood. It turns out I had few responsibilities during the actual wedding weekend. I had events to attend, and lots of smiling to do. But actual tasks? Not many. So, I had … Read more
Our October Book Stack explores books in Read to Them‘s library that fit this year’s Read Aloud to a Child Week theme, “Off on an adventure!” Have your map and compass at the ready? Let’s go! The Wild Robot by Peter Brown A lone robot crashes on a remote island, but soon enough, she’ll leave her cold … Read more
Every year during the last week of October, Read to Them sponsors Read Aloud to a Child Week, a national event to showcase the importance of reading aloud to children and to encourage families to read together. For over 20 years, Read Aloud to a Child Week has been a stress-free way for everyone to … Read more
Spend time with the amazing Mom in your life by reading aloud together this Mother’s Day. To get you started, Read to Them has culled a list of six titles with unforgettable Moms, Grandmas, and even some not-so-conventional maternal figures, too. Check them out below: Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña … Read more
