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As your students arrive back in the classroom, Read to Them is thrilled to add four new titles to our catalog. This round of new titles is quite broad: from a brisk non-fiction title about the origins of LEGO, to a young otter’s adventure in and out of the ocean, to a girl’s tropical vacation … Read more
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
What could a retired circus elephant and a young girl flagged for social isolation have in common? An unexplainable admiration for each other as two daughters who dream of being reunited with their mothers. Read The Elephant in the Room by Holly Goldberg Sloan to explore the beauty of cultural heritage, to revel in an elephant’s joy … Read more
MARTINSVILLE, VA – For five years, Virginia Reads One Book (VAROB) has been a staple at Patrick Henry Elementary School. Having first discovered the program through a Facebook post, staff were thrilled to find an opportunity to bring their entire school community together around a shared reading experience. Patrick Henry Elementary has also been able … Read more
As the days grow longer and warmer, Read to Them is thrilled to share four new titles for you to share with your school community. Two titles are part of a larger series, and another is a historical fiction page-turner that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, … Read more
BLUE SPRINGS, MO – Daniel Young Elementary is a small but mighty elementary school in the suburban region of Blue Springs, Missouri. Having first heard about One Book Connects US (OBC-US) through a colleague in her district, Reading Specialist Lauren Hurt loved the idea of every student, staff member, and family reading the same book … Read more
Each April, National Poetry Month gives folks the opportunity to celebrate the importance of poetry and the poets whose works actively enrich our lives. Like any creative genre, poetry includes a plethora of themes and terminology to introduce to students. Poetry also presents a wondrous opportunity: the chance to build a bridge between reluctant readers … Read more
CHICAGO, IL – Madison Elementary can be found within a close-knit community in the suburbs of Chicago. According to Principal Katherine Zulauf, the strong partnership between home and school is one of Madison Elementary’s top values; continuing a program like One School, One Book (OSOB) for a fourth year felt vital. “Reading one book together … Read more
This is a guest blog by Elena Maren, Writer and Montessori Guide – from our new friends at AlphabetTrains. One Wednesday morning, after clearing the snack baskets, I brought a copy of Each Kindness from the shelf to class; a bit old from years of use, but that’s okay. A couple of my students whispered, … Read more
States Read One Book has kicked off in Texas and Mississippi, and is set to launch in Virginia schools next week. We’re also pleased to welcome our One Book Connects US (OBC-US) participants, too! OBC-US is a nationwide program with dozens of schools across the states participating this spring. When the Read to Them team … Read more
The Dogtown shelter is occupied by a number of dogs – both real and robot – that have been brought in for a variety of reasons: some were strays, some behaved badly, and some were outgrown. Chance, a three-legged dog, has been at Dogtown for a long time. When a new robot dog called Metal … Read more
As the temperatures continue to drop and the coziness of the season really settles, Read to Them welcomes four new titles to our library! So many adventures await – from unlikely friendships between a boy and a Sasquatch, to a real dog and a robot dog in the same shelter. Brave the icy elements of … Read more
Every year there are ample opportunities to celebrate the power and the value of literacy. Read to Them has taken the time to organize these events so you can mark your calendars in advance. Dive in below, and download the full list here. JANUARY 29th – Multicultural Children’s Book Day: Support the mission of raising awareness … Read more
Every fall, the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) host their annual conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. This year was even more special, as the VAASL celebrated its 50th year of promoting lifelong learning and academic success in all students. Among all the fun had at the VAASL conference, we had the opportunity to talk with … Read more
One School, One Book offers the opportunity for schools to engage in meaningful communication with families, and to partner with families in assisting with their child’s learning at home. However, schools can also use their One School, One Book program as an opportunity to further family engagement. When doing so, schools meet the family engagement requirement for Title 1 … 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
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 that encourages families to read together. Read Aloud to a Child Week is meant to be a stress-free way for everyone– no matter your reading aloud experience– to engage with … Read more
While many schools opened their doors as early as August, Read to Them is sending students, families, and teachers a warm back-to-school welcome! Many schools across the country are also launching their One School, One Book programs in tandem with the start of school. We cracked open our “vault” of old newsletters and wanted to … Read more
Read to Them exists to help families discover – or re-discover – the joys and pleasures of reading aloud together. But recent surveys from children’s book publishers reveal that, sadly, increasing numbers of parents or caregivers don’t recognize reading aloud with a child as a fun activity. We know that when children are read to … Read more
It’s that time of year again! We are so thrilled to share that four new titles – including one available in Spanish – have arrived at Read to Them. From summer vacations, to nail-biting mysteries, to the hallways of a middle school with all kinds of heart, dive into the new books below: Cody and … Read more
Fenway and Hattie by Victoria J. Coe opens with Fenway, an energetic Jack Russell, arriving home to find his family’s stuff packed away into boxes. As it turns out, his family is moving out to the suburbs where Fenway faces MANY big changes: there’s a huge Dog Park attached to his home, there are Evil … Read more
Classrooms have closed their doors for the season to usher in summer’s arrival. As your child steps into the space between school years, it’s important to beat the summer slide and maintain the momentum generated in the classroom. Whether you are having fun at home or find yourself on the go, summer is the perfect … Read more
Summer is right around the corner, and there’s no question that a vacation is well-deserved for students and teachers! Most summers, though, children are likely to cast aside anything to do with academics. This loss of learning, known as Summer Slide, is a regression of knowledge students experience between school years. It’s the idea that … Read more
Our May titles are finally here and available to order! We are thrilled to be expanding our offerings for middle schools participating in a One School, One Book program. Check out our new additions below: Count Me In by Varsha Bajaj Karina and Chris are 7th graders who bond unexpectedly over basketball and math, but … Read more
