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| Summer Reading: Series Books Grow Readers |
| By Dr. Anne McGill-Franzen, professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN |
 For at least 100 years, series books have enthralled young and older readers alike, hooking them on storylines and quirky characters that speak to them in a way they understand. A great way to keep kids on track with their reading goals over the summer is to introduce them to a popular series of books that will last throughout the summer break.
Series books provide pleasure to young readers. They fill a need within them to know the kinds of things that series characters do and say, and what happens to them. Keep Reading >>
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| Get Ready for Our Summer Reading Challenge |
Scholastic, along with Reach Out and Read, will once again challenge kids to set a new Read for the World Record during the Scholastic Summer Challenge, a free summer reading program that involves kids, parents, librarians, and educators from around the world in a global reading challenge.
This year's Summer Challenge ramps up with two live classroom webcasts. The first, "Series Favorites: Heroes, Scamps, & Sidekicks," featuring popular series authors, will be held April 17 at 1 p.m. (ET). Then on May 1 at 1 p.m. (ET), Summer Reading Ambassador WordGirl will host "Definition Competition." Keep Reading >>
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| Featured Books & Resources |
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Olivia™ Plants a Garden/Olivia™ and Her Ducklings Flip Book
 Join everyone's favorite little pig as she learns about growing a plant from seed and then rescues some baby ducklings that have been separated from their mother.
Ready-to-Read Level 1
Item #333754 - $5.99
Only at Scholastic -
2 Books in 1!
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Spring is just around the corner! Celebrate the change of seasons - and the March 23rd movie premiere of a best-selling title - with these exciting products, now available in the School Resource Catalog. Plus, don't forget to check out our monthly new releases.
 
A Butterfly is Patient
Item #606859 - $16.99
The Hunger Games
Item #529150 - $68.97 per set
Exploring the Seasons
Item #546301 - $95.96 per set
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| Online Fair Extension Maximizes Fair Access and Sales |
The Online Fair feature supplements the in-school Fair experience, opening up participation to those who are unable to travel to the actual Fair and expanding the shopping dates to up to 21 days. The link to activate the Online Fair option is accessible from the Chairperson's Toolkit, where chairpeople can select the Homepage-Online Fair tab.
To get started, a short online tutorial takes chairpeople through the Online Fair experience, including a walk-through of features, an explanation of how to set up the Fair, an overview of available promotional materials, and frequently asked questions. Keep Reading >>
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| James Patterson Wants Your Reading Tips! |
 James Patterson wants to know what you've done to get kids reading! Enter the TIPS ON READING CONTEST on ReadKiddoRead.com and write an overview of a program, activity, or event that you've put into effect that was successful in getting kids reading.
As a thank you, Mr. Patterson will dedicate his upcoming young adult novel to the person or program with the best idea. Plus, the 20 best ideas will be featured on ReadKiddoRead's "Sure-Shot Guide to Get Your Kiddos Reading," to be distributed to parents and teachers nationwide.
The contest closes Sunday, May 20, 2012, so start thinking about tips you can share! Get Details >>
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| Winning School Shares Ideas From the Top Fair |
 Media Specialist Heather Brown of Union Elementary School had a vision for her tiny rural school in Temple, Georgia: She wanted to see her school win first place in the Scholastic Book Fairs Fall 2011 National Elementary School Contest, and she intended to do everything within her power to make it happen.
It happened.
As a result of the school's first-place finish, Union Elementary earned a visit from best-selling author R.L. Stine of the Goosebumps series, plus 2,000 Scholastic Dollars. Learn More >>
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| Did You Know? |
| • Encourage students to compete in the Read for the World Record Summer Challenge with this fun script. |
| • At the completion of your Fair, distribute these wristbands to students as a reminder about the Online Fair. |
| • Help your students stay on top of their summer reading goals with this handy reading log. |
| • Draw in a BIG crowd at your Family Event with this "Big Kahuna Reader" photo op. |
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