Join us for this free webinar next Tuesday, July 7:  Crouching Tigers, Reading Dragons: Creating a Reading Challenge Program. Ada Con, Diversity Services & Programming Coordinator, Fraser Valley Regional Library (BC) and Mary Palmer, Global Reading Challenge Coordinator, The Seattle Public Library (WA) will share their experiences and expertise with Reading Challenge Programs, that encourage team building, reading for retention, and cooperation between school and public libraries. Using a “quiz bowl” format, the programs have successfully challenged teams of young readers across the continent for over a decade. They will demonstrate how the program can fit into your library’s programming, regardless of size or budget; and how it can be done in one building, between public libraries and public schools, or across state or international borders. The program emphasizes books that reflect a diversity of backgrounds, and encourages 4th and 5th grade students of all reading abilities to engage in the “sport” of reading.

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