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Read for the Record
Read for the Record
Save the Date!
This year Read for the Record will take place on October 29, 2020. The title is Evelyn De Rey is Moving by Meg Medina.
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record brings together millions of adults and children around the world each year to read the same book on the same day in order to raise awareness about the critical importance of early literacy and access to high-quality books.
Available in English or Spanish
- Activity guides and resources that bring the book to life
- Tips for reading with young children
- Vocabulary words
- Comprehension questions
Visit https://www.jstart.org/read-for-the-record/ for more.
About Read for the Record
Jumpstart’s 15th annual Read for the Record is a high-visibility annual fall campaign engaging over 2 million participants who aim to:
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Increase awareness about the critical importance and impact of early literacy
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Make high-quality children’s books accessible for all children
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Provide support for Jumpstart for Young Children’s work with early learners in underserved communities across the country
Sharing high-quality picture books with young children is at the core of Jumpstart’s mission. Each year, Jumpstart selects a campaign book that fosters language and social-emotional development, honors the diversity in our world, has a strong narrative, and appeals to young children. That book is read across the country and around the world by adults and young readers on Read for the Record day.
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