When I look at programming, one of my favorite things to do is look at calendars and upcoming events.
Anyday I can put on a Tutu and a Tiara- SIGN ME UP!
Such as today was 2/2/22 which is not only a GREAT Twosday but also a Palindrome!
To celebrate, April Richmond (my counterpart Campus Leadership Ambassador) put on the Ultimate Twosday! Since it is also a palindrome- we had Desserts-because Desserts spelled backward is Stressed!
But, right around the corner is also Read Across America. I wrote last year about the different things I did here. Although Read Across America Day is March 2nd, I am going to be celebrating all week long. Last year, since we were in a hybrid model, I had read alouds each morning with students and staff. I still plan to have at least one read aloud on March 2nd, but that is still in the scheduling stages. Below is my week graphic that I will be sharing. I made it in Canva (if you haven't signed up for an account- get on it!) You can find the template for it here
Each day of the week I will also be posting a promo on our social media accounts and inviting students to fill out a form or email me to be possibly featured on our social media accounts and of course prizes!
I took her idea last year and updated it to coincide with North Texas Teen Book Festival. Guess what- North Texas Teen Book Festival is IN PERSON this year on March 5th! If you have never heard about the North Texas Teen Book Festival- check out this totally FREE event that happens in my backyard
Can't make it in person on March 5th- never fear, the Educator Day is March 4th- and it is virtual. The author's lineup for both of these days is amazing. The first North Texas Teen Book Festival is the reason that I took the leap to become a librarian. There is just something about seeing 10000s of teens so excited about meeting authors that have changed their lives. Did I mention that it is FREE?
I am currently working on an updated Read Across America NTTBF style right now.
The links that are on the books lead back to information about the author through Teachingbooks.net and the link that is underneath each book leads to information about the panel that they are on.
What are you doing for Read Across America? Are you headed to North Texas Teen Book Festival? I am so excited to share the virtual event with my campus. I am so thankful for all the different things my community puts on to share the importance of reading. Check out The Irving Public Library on Twitter and YouTube
Speaking of YouTube you can find tons of past author visits from the North Texas Teen Book Festival. Check out this promo video from the last in person event in March 2020
Other than NTTBF, my next big event is the Texas Library Association Conference- are you headed that way? I am so excited to attend in person again!
