Madison Reading Project

?? TICKETS TO READ(Y) TO WEAR ARE NOW AVAILABLE! ?? ?? We are SO excited to officially invite you to attend our biggest event of the year on June 11th - a paper-fashion fundraiser, where you'll see paper fashion designs come to life at The Sylvee. ?? It's the perfect event to attend with friends, colleagues, or family, with individual tickets at $125 and limited 4-top cocktail tables at $600, which will sell out fast. ?? https://lnkd.in/g-gckZah ?? Your support of this year’s show helps us support over 250 partnerships with local schools and community organizations supporting young readers in our community. ??We have already sold 140 VIP tickets to the event, so get them while you can! #ReadyToWear #LiteracyMatters #NewBookFeeling

?? New to the Book Center: Grow Up, Luchy Zapata ??? Written by Alexandra Alessandri ?? Illustrated by Rose Bousamra ?? Published by Simon & Schuster _____ A funny, relatable middle school drama about two Colombian American girls who have always been BFFs—until sixth grade turns everything upside down. Luchy Zapata is starting middle school, and she’s muy excited. She and her two best friends, Cami and Mateo, will finally be at the same school. Luchy and Mateo will be in art class together, and she and Cami can try out for the same soccer team! As long as they’re all together, Luchy can handle anything. ?? If you’re an educator or organization that works with kids aged birth to 18, you can request books like this from our Book Center! ?Email our team at [email protected] to get started. #NewBookFeeling #LiteracyMatters #MadisonWI

?? Did you hear?! We're hiring! We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented community builder to join our team as a Volunteer Coordinator. ?? This exciting opportunity will allow an individual to play an essential role at Madison Reading Project by connecting and communicating with those who give their time and energy to support our mission. The schedule for this position is 30 hours a week, non-exempt. ? ?? Learn more about this position and how to apply on our website at https://lnkd.in/ecSAhfpU ? #NewBookFeeling #NewTeamMemberFeeling #WereHiring #MadisonWIJobs

?? One of our most loved programs is our Books for Educators Program. Madison Reading Project is dedicated to connecting educators with free books and literacy resources that reflect and support the unique identities of their students. ?? Our Books For Educators Program provides teachers with high quality books to build diverse classroom libraries! Educators who work with students K-12 in Dane County can apply for this program, one time per school year, to receive 25 brand new books for classroom use. ?? There are so many ways to support this program. You can become a monthly donor, sponsor the program as an individual or business, or purchase books from our wishlists to help stock the Book Center. ?? Learn more on our website at https://lnkd.in/eJfFJ_6 or reach out to us with your questions! #NewBookFeeling #BooksForEducators #LiteracyMatters #MadisonWisconsin #BuildDiverseClassroomLibraries

?? We've been having such a great time in our STEAM + Literacy programming! The book for this activity was "Oona in the Arctic" written by Kelly DiPucchion, pictures by Raissa Figeroa. ?? Thanks so much to Tayla with "MSCR: Clay on the Move" for leading us all in making pinch pot pals! #STEAMProgramming #STEAMFun #FreeBooksForKids #NewBookFeeling

?? If you’re looking for a selection of fantastic books celebrating music and dance, we’ve got you covered! ?? Did you know that March is Music in Our Schools Month as well as National Music Month in the United States? ?? It’s the perfect time to add more music and movement to your lives, and what better way to do that than with a selection of enchanting books celebrating music and dance? ?? Take a peek at this beautiful selection on our blog at https://lnkd.in/eNSN86n9 #NationalMusicMonth #MadisonWI #NewBookFeeling #LiteracyMatters #MusicInOurSchools

???? Thank you so much to Park Bank - Madison for signing on as a Haute Couture sponsor for this year's Read(y) to Wear! We are so grateful! ?Thinking about becoming a sponsor? Head to our website to download our sponsor packet at https://lnkd.in/dQ3J7cU #NewBookFeeling #MadisonWI #LiteracyMatters #FreeBooksForKids

?? Our winter session of STEAM + Literacy has been a blast, and we're excited to have partnered with MSCR on the Move: Clay on the Move and Art Cart! ?? Our first week included the book "The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish" written and illustrated by Chloe Savage, along with a watercolor zentangles craft. So. Much Fun! We LOVE running these sessions and are grateful to our partners for helping us make them a success. #BookJoy #BookFun #MadisonReadingProject #NewBookFeeling #LiteracyMatters #FreeBooksForKids

?? Books We Love: The ABCs of Women’s History ??? Written by Rio Cortez ?? Illustrated by Lauren Semmer ?? Published by @workman-publishing ? From the New York Times bestselling creative team behind The ABCs of Black History comes a statement-making follow-up that celebrates women, their history, and their future by centering the diversity of the disruptors who blazed a path forward for everyone. The ABCs of Women’s History is a story of persistence. It’s a story of pride. And it’s a story of progress. This book celebrates the disruptors, the dreamers, the determined, and the do-it-yourself-ers who continue to inspire the next generation of women to build a brighter, better tomorrow. _____? ? ?? If you’re an educator or organization that works with kids aged birth to 18, you can request books like this from our Book Center by emailing [email protected]! ? ? #NewBookFeeling #NewBookSmell #MadisonReadingProject

?? "Madison Reading Project's free book fairs are such a valuable asset to our school community!" - Gabbi Phillips ?? We took a Free Book Fair to Orchard Ridge Elementary School on a very snowy day in February. Here's to sharing book joy in every season! #NewBookFeeling #FreeBookFair #MadisonWI #LiteracyMatters