RESOURCES
Read Across America Resource Guide
The “Read Across America” event has morphed over the years. Once firmly focused on Dr. Seuss and his birthday,* it now has refocused on the importance of diverse books in schools.
The reason behind the change is that there are a few Dr. Seuss books that are problematic due to how they portray some of their characters. See the links at the bottom of this article for links for further research.
The NEA handled this exactly right. Better that there is a wider focus on reading. Below you can see resources provided by NEA.
Most school districts are likely to schedule the event for Friday, March 1 (because March 2) falls on a Saturday). In actual fact, there have been a number of events this week and it is likely they will continue into next week.
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION RESOURCES
NEA’s Read Across America Diverse Books Challenge
Find the book or books you wish to read
Support Your Readers
Three Great Standards-Aligned Reading Resources for All Grade Levels
Summer Reading Guide
Tips for Reading to Young, School-Age Children
How to Read to Infants and Toddlers
Read Across America for Parents
How to Raise an Avid Reader
Free Materials
Free or Low-Cost Books
Free Books to Read Online
Free Audiobooks and Video Read Alouds
Book Distribution Programs
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
5 ways to celebrate Read Across America Day 2024 (Microsoft)
NEA’s Read Across America (Reading Rockets)
Celebrate Read Across America Week With These Special Books, Themes and Dress Up Days, March 4-8, 2024! (Van Meter Library / Shannon McLintock Miller)
THE DOCTOR SEUSS CONTROVERSY*
If you would like to do additional research on the controversy, the links allow should help.
6 Dr. Seuss books will stop being published because of racist imagery
The Dr. Seuss Controversy: What Educators Need to Know
Are Dr. Seuss’ books racist? Experts weigh in on controversy
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Updated 2/29/2024
RESOURCES
Connect 2 Books: “Read with Raegan”
This week Golden Libraries is bringing you a new feature called “Connect 2 Books.” In short, these posts will provide you with information on the many book clubs out there for a variety of different folks.
First up is Read with Raegan, the book club actress Raegan Revord who plays the sister on “Young Sheldon.” The books are Young Adult in nature.
In addition to the books that Revord recommends, she also has her own book coming out soon, “Rules for Fake Girlfriends.” It will be published in fall 2025 by Wednesday Books.
Read With Raegan Social Media
Instagram
Pinterest
Tik Tok
Read with Raegan Newsletter
RESOURCES
Eddy Hood – The Read Well Podcast
In my email today was this sage advice about reading from Eddy Hood. With his website and podcast, he provides a wide variety of support, particularly for adults, on how to become a better reader.
“Becoming a reader takes patience. It’s no different than going to the gym, eating healthy, or waking up early. When we try and do things that are “good for us,” we often start with the best of intentions, but then a few days in, find ourselves in the pantry surreptitiously eating entire bags of Oreos (guilty as charged).
When that happens, start again. You might think you’re doomed to never read a book the way you did as a child – that your focus is just too frazzled to sit through a 500-page book. But here’s the secret – it’s hard for all of us.
The truly great readers have one thing in common: they’re good at starting again. It’s a skill. Instead of hating ourselves for messing up, we flex that repetitive muscle and get back in the boat. It’s the people who are good at starting over that eventually get the gold.
You can do this. Pick up your book, and try again.
Until tomorrow, read slowly – take notes – apply the ideas.”
RESOURCES
Career Online High School Grants available to Public Libraries
Purpose:
The Career Online High School (COHS) program enables public libraries to provide an online high school diploma program and career certificate to California adults who are not high school graduates. COHS is provided at no cost to adults who are awarded scholarships by local libraries. The program supports libraries in serving the career, educational, and personal needs of approximately 17% of California adults without a high school diploma.
Description:
The funding opportunity offers public libraries the chance to offer Career Online High School, an online diploma program for adults age 19 and up. Approximately 17% of California’s adults do not have a high school diploma. Typical award amounts range from three to over a hundred no-cost scholarships. AS OF January 2023: the participation process is currently under revision and applications will not open on the previous cycle.
Typically, up to 20 awards are made each year. An archived webinar and staff provide support to applicants. There are no planning grants. Keywords: secondary education, adult education, library, diploma, career training.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Public Agency
California public library jurisdictions are the only eligible applicants. A branch library should apply to participate through its jurisdiction, not as a specific location within the jurisdiction.
Eligible Geographies:
Keywords: rural, suburban, urban, library
Matching Funding Requirement:
AS OF JANUARY 2023, the matching funds requirement is being revised.
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