So much is happening in the Children’s Literacy world this week and next I thought I’d share a couple of upcoming events to get you ready.

Today, in honor of Dr.Suess’s birthday, is Read Across America Day. Each year on March 2nd thousands of participants gather to read and share a love of books through events happening all over the country. On the NEA website they have a list of the top ten ways to be involved with the event. Including hosting your own event and even asking the mayor or local legislator issue a proclamation. There are so many ways to be involved, all starting with picking up a book and reading to your nearest child. Check out the site for more details and get involved!

Next up is the much anticipated Literacy Lava issue 4!

I’ve been really looking forward to this best kept secret of mine. This is the 4th issue of Literacy Lava and I’ve been slowly devouring every page. It’s available for free via pdf on the Literacy Lava site. Susan Stephenson of The Book Chook, a fabulous site for book reviews and teaching tips for parents & teachers, has published Literacy Lava and made it available for anyone who is interested. This issue has some great topics including:

• Book Loving Boys
• Discovering Baskets of Hands-On Learning
• Simple Story Extensions: Like cooking or singing
• Links to “Online Extras”

I’m looking forward to continuing my reading of this gem and encourage anyone who’s looking to enhance their experience with the little ones in their lives to take a look! You won’t regret it!

Last is the Share A Story Shape A Future event happening all next week, March 8-14 2010. I’m eagerly looking forward to participating in this event and will have the opportunity of posting for a few different days.

This years theme is “It takes a village to raise a reader” and Susan Stephenson came up with the new logo in honor of the new theme. Every day will have a different topic ranging from: helping children to read through various relationships, being creative with literacy, exploring non-fiction genres, exploring old classics and new favorites, and how to read to the next generation when your interests don’t match.

There will be so much to learn from everyone participating. I hope you have a chance to read a few of the posts and learn something that will help you and the little ones in your life grow a love of reading. Make sure to check back next week when the event gets underway!

For the Comments: Who could you read to today and what would you read to them?