JP's National Reading Day is almost here! We'd like to take this opportunity to remind you about a wonderful event we have planned and confirm your participation with schools across the country.
 
On March 2nd, JP's National Reading Day will coincide with NEA's Read Across America. The NEA calls for every child to be in the reading company of a caring adult. Generally, most schools across the nation have prominent guests come in to read to the students. JP's Reading Day is different in that students are the celebrated readers - we want your students to read to the visitors!
 
One or two Reading Ambassadors from each class will read to an elected official from your area. Once you've confirmed your participation, we'll coordinate with local officials to make the necessary arrangements.
 
To ensure that Reading Ambassadors are selected fairly, we encourage you to hold a simple drawing among interested students.  This process will ensure that every interested reader in your school has an even chance at participating.  Students not selected should form Reading Groups and take turns reading a passage or story to their peers.
 
The Dr. Seuss books on the left have been designated for this year's JP National Reading Day.  If these books are not in your library collection, please feel free to select alternatives.
 
This March 2nd will mark JP's first Reading Day, and we are thrilled at the prospect of your involvement. We are looking forward to holding this event every year!  Thank you for your help in showing off your students' dramatic progress, and please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
 
Please let us know via email by Friday, February 20th (readingday@jponline.com) if you will be participating in this event.