Thursday, September 06, 2007
Below is a letter from Jumpstart about this year's Read for the Record on September 20th. My child care participates in this every year. It is a fun way to promote literacy and help others. Since 1993, Jumpstart has been bringing at-risk preschool children and caring adults together in intensive, year-long relationships to build the vital literacy, social, and emotional skills children need to thrive. Jumpstart is working toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed.
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is fast approaching! We are so excited that all of you are helping us break the record for the most children reading the same book, The Story of Ferdinand, with an adult on the same day, September 20, in support of early education!
Special Edition Campaign Books on Sale Starting Today!Custom editions of The Story of Ferdinand are on sale at Toys “R” Us, American Eagle Outfitters and Hanna Andersson retail stores; books may also be purchased through www.readfortherecord.org/books
or http://www.hannaandersson.com/.Pearson is underwriting all publishing costs, making it possible for Jumpstart to receive 100% of the money raised through the sale of these special edition books. Books sold out quickly last year, so buy them for your friends, family, and community today!
Hundreds of Events are Being Planned
On Thursday, September 20, hundreds of reading events will be held across the country, including Rockefeller Plaza, every Toys “R” Store, many Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, libraries, schools, and homes. To find an event in your community, check out the Event Finder. New events are added every day…so check back frequently to find a convenient and fun event in your area!Online Store Available
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign store is now up and running on the campaign website. You can order T-shirts, hats, magnets, stickers and more to use during your event or as souvenirs to remember how much fun you had reading The Story of Ferdinand on September 20!Bright Horizons Virtual Book Fair
The Bright Horizons Virtual Book Fair celebrates early literacy and excellence in children's literature and is supporting Jumpstart’s Read for the Record during the month of September. Explore the works of acclaimed children’s authors and illustrators and examine what makes a great book. Be sure to visit the Virtual Book Fair to browse and purchase children’s books, download podcast interviews with children’s authors, make your own bookmark, participate in live auctions, and learn more about nurturing the love of books in your child.Visit http://www.readfortherecord.org/ for additional ways to get involved and stay tuned for more updates!
Join us (and many more people) in reading on September 20th...
