Read Aloud School or Community

There is still time to sign up to become a Read Aloud School or Community.  The opportunity is available through November 1, 2013, and it only takes a few minutes. Just go here and click on “School” or Community” depending on which one you represent.  A community can be the public library, a book discussion group, a philanthropic organization, or other such group of people. All it takes is a bit of time to fill out the form and submit it.  No cost to you and one of several benefits of being a Read Aloud School or Community is the opportunity to request books at no cost to you to give away to children in your school or community.  Join for the second (third, fourth, fifth, etc.) year and you are eligible to apply for a $250 competitive mini-grant to promote or celebrate reading aloud. And while you are at it, save Friday, April 4, 2014 to hear Rob Reid talk about “Reid’s Read-Alouds” and “Making Lit Come Alive” – it is sure to be a wonderful day.  You can see the “Save the Date” information now, and more details later also here on the web site.  The Library Commission has seven of his books available for loan, such as Something Funny Happened at the Library and More Family Storytimes: Twenty-four Creative Programs for All Ages.