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The Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader will celebrate Meg Medina\u2019s two-year term as National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature with a special closing event for local students in the Washington, D.C., area on Dec. 12. \u201cMeg Medina\u2019s tenure as ambassador was extraordinary,\u201d said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. \u201cNot only did Meg […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Get Caught Reading, a year-round campaign to promote the fun of reading books by young people, is very pleased to announce the simultaneous release of 10 posters of authors, teachers, journalists, and activists. Managed by Every Child a Reader, an award-winning literacy charity, Get Caught Reading provides teachers, librarians, booksellers, and reading advocates with free […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Celebrate Children’s Book Week November 4-10<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Our fall Children’s Book Week celebration is right around the corner. Join thousands of libraries, schools, bookstores, homes, and other community organizations in celebrating No Rules. Just Read. this November 4-10. Available resources to download: Official poster and drawing page\u00a0by award-winning artist, author, and illustrator Sophie Blackall. Exclusive bookmarks\u00a0by six prominent children\u2019s book illustrators. New […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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Get Caught Reading, a year-round campaign to promote the fun of reading books by young people, is very pleased to announce the simultaneous release of 10 posters of authors, teachers, journalists, and activists. Managed by Every Child a Reader, an award-winning literacy charity, Get Caught Reading provides teachers, librarians, booksellers, and reading advocates with free […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n National Ambassador On the Road<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Meg Medina, will wrap up her amazing two-year term with trips to Texas, Kansas, and Missouri this summer and fall. Her \u00a1Cu\u00e9ntame!: Let\u2019s Talk Books tour has already taken her to California and New Hampshire in 2024. During her tour, Medina inspires students and families to experiment with […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Meg Medina’s “Let’s Talk Books!” Video Series Launched<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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NEWS from the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS: National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature Meg Medina unveils her new video series featuring 18 notable children\u2019s and young adult authors, including Elizabeth Acevedo, Chelsea Clinton, Rita Williams-Garc\u00eda, Jarrett Krosoczka, Sabaa Tahir, Gene Luen Yang, and more! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina is launching a new […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Eighth Annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award Winner and Honor Books Announced<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Tune in for a virtual reading on TBD of the winning title by the author and illustrator, followed by a Q&A. New York, NY \u2013 May 9, 2024 \u2013 Penguin Young Readers, the Children\u2019s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader are honored to announce that KINDergarten, written by Vera Ahiyya, and illustrated by Joey […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n IT\u2019S CHILDREN\u2019S BOOK WEEK!<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The long-awaited week is here, and we are honored to be celebrating with young readers, educators, librarians, booksellers, families, book creators, and publishers around the country for the 105th year in a row! Use #NoRulesJustRead online and let us know all the ways you are celebrating. You can also email pictures of your events and […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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A guest blog post by\u00a0Annie Lynn\u00a0&\u00a0Tonnye Williams Fletcher   Annie Lynn shares: Children\u2019s Book Week is almost here, and you are no doubt looking for fun, educational activities to share with children as a supplement to the week-long celebration. This year\u2019s slogan, \u201cNo Rules, Just Read\u201d is beautifully embodied in the 2024 Poster by award-winning […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n New Children’s Book Week Resources!<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The team at Every Child a Reader is so excited to share this year’s crop of fun, free resources for readers of all ages to use across the country. You can take a look at everything currently available below and expect a few more surprises coming your way in early to mid-April! Children’s Book Week […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n 9 NEW GET CAUGHT READING POSTERS<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Get Caught Reading! Beginning as a May celebration, we are now year-round, and we\u2019ve added 100 new posters in the last 5 years. These bulletin board-size posters feature role models including children\u2019s book authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians, booksellers, community leaders, and advocates for many important causes. Here are […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n MEG MEDINA HITS THE ROAD IN 2024<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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National Ambassador for Young People\u2019s Literature Meg Medina will set out on the 2024 leg of her \u00a1Cu\u00e9ntame!: Let\u2019s Talk Books tour this spring. During her tour, Medina will inspire students and families to experiment with \u201cbook talks\u201d \u2014 the process of sharing books to start conversations and build excitement about reading. Medina has spent […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n SOPHIE BLACKALL IS THE 2024 CHILDREN\u2019S BOOK WEEK POSTER ARTIST & OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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No Rules. Just Read. is the 105th-anniversary slogan The Children\u2019s Book Council, Every Child a Reader and Random House Children\u2019s Books are pleased to announce that Sophie Blackall has been chosen as the illustrator for the 2024 Children\u2019s Book Week featuring the theme, No Rules. Just Read. Blackall will also be the official spokesperson for […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n NEW! Author & Event Videos Page<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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As the home of several national literacy programs and awards, Every Child a Reader has gathered many wonderful author videos in one place. These videos feature bestselling authors and illustrators, promote a love of reading, and offer excellent supplementary content for the classroom, library, and at home. Additionally, our sponsor organization, the Children\u2019s Book Council, […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Meg Medina 2023 Ambassador Tour News<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Meg Medina is finishing up her fulfilling first year\u2019s tour as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature with a trip to the Pacific Northwest. Meg has met and talked with hundreds of young people everywhere she goes, as well as with parents, teachers, school librarians, and public librarians using her inspiring platform, \u201c\u00a1Cu\u00e9ntame!: Let\u2019s […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK IS NOV. 6-12<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Next week is Children’s Book Week (November 6-12, 2023)! Hundreds of schools, libraries, and bookstores will be holding special reading hours, and we have cool free bookmarks\u00a0available to download, a very useful\u00a0Educator\u2019s Kit\u00a0with lots of ideas for events,\u00a0and more. Want more resources on how your location can promote and get involved? Check out our Media […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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The CBC is a participant in Banned Books Week, October 1-7. Check out our resource list featuring banned and challenged children’s books and resources. Sign up today to receive CBC\u2019s Free Speech Kit, which includes: #FREADOM coloring page (to make copies) The Pride Love & Acceptance poster, created by Chan Chau in partnership with SLJ […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n EIGHT INSPIRING NEW GET CAUGHT READING POSTERS<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Find below the eight new posters available. Joon Lee is a media personality covering sports and culture. His work has been seen on ESPN, Bleacher Report, and The Washington Post. As a first-generation American, Joon became inspired to pursue a career in media by reading about the Red Sox and his childhood heroes, like Tom […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n SIX INSPIRING NEW GET CAUGHT READING POSTERS<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Get Caught Reading, a year-round campaign to promote the fun of reading books for all ages, is delighted to announce the simultaneous release of six posters of women leading the way in many important ways, now and over many years. Zaila Avant-garde won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, making her the first African American […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>

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\r\n Seventh Annual Anna Dewdney Read Together Award Winner and Honor Books Announced<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Tune in for a virtual reading on TBD of the winning title by the author and illustrator, followed by a Q&A. New York, NY \u2013 May 3, 2023 \u2013 Penguin Young Readers, the Children\u2019s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader are honored to announce that\u00a0The Proudest Color, written by Dr. Sheila Modir and Jeffrey […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","max_pages":6}