WJ: Crouching Tigers, Reading Dragons: Creating a Reading Challenge Program

When:		Tuesday, July 7, 2009 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Where:		WJ Webex Room (Web conference)

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Join guest presenters from Seattle and British Columbia as they share their experiences and expertise with the Global Reading Challenge/Reading Link Challenge, a program that encourages team building, reading for retention, and cooperation between school and public libraries.

Using a "quiz bowl" format, the program has successfully challenged teams of young readers across the country for over a decade. The presenters 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.

Presenters:

Ada Con, Diversity Services & Programming Coordinator, Fraser Valley Regional Library (BC)

Mary Palmer, Global Reading Challenge Coordinator, The Seattle Public Library (WA)