Drop Everything!
Have you run across any of those D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) programs at schools or other places? Basic idea is that you carve out some time when everybody has some uninterrupted reading time, and make a fun thing of it.
I remember some past PageTurner winners—including All Hallows High School in the Bronx—have done quite wonderfully with them.
Of course, they don’t work so well if the kids aren’t armed with good books they can engage with. That is, if the books aren’t there, and they aren’t fun reads, the time reading isn’t likely to be fun, either.
I mention this because somebody just pointed out that my friends at FirstBook and some others are involved in a D.E.A.R. website that offers materials and guidance for people looking to try it out.
Actually, if you know any schools looking for books (for kids ages 10 and up) I happen to be giving away some Maximum Ride books myself right here. Kids seem to have been enjoying them, and some schools have done some pretty fun book-oriented stuff with them.
JP
I remember some past PageTurner winners—including All Hallows High School in the Bronx—have done quite wonderfully with them.
Of course, they don’t work so well if the kids aren’t armed with good books they can engage with. That is, if the books aren’t there, and they aren’t fun reads, the time reading isn’t likely to be fun, either.
I mention this because somebody just pointed out that my friends at FirstBook and some others are involved in a D.E.A.R. website that offers materials and guidance for people looking to try it out.
Actually, if you know any schools looking for books (for kids ages 10 and up) I happen to be giving away some Maximum Ride books myself right here. Kids seem to have been enjoying them, and some schools have done some pretty fun book-oriented stuff with them.
JP
My elementary school used to that, like twice a week for a half hour, only they called it SSR (sustained, silent reading). I liked that idea...only some students used to talk during it, or use it as a study hall. In middle school we get a study hall twice a week, and I usually use it to read if I don't have homework. I think D.E.A.R is a way better title than SSR.
Dear Mr. Patterson, we are very loyal fans who reside in Cascade Lakes, Boynton Beach.
It would be great if you could be a guest speaker at our Women's Club during 2009. Please advise if you are available and your speaker's fee.
In additon, one of our residents knew the individual named
Chuck Zion ="Brown Bear" from Canter Fitzgerald - from your novel entitled "Second Chances.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Rosalie Steiner - program chair person -
I just read The Final Warning!!! It was awesome, and hilarious! I made my mom get it so I could read it as soon as I came home from school, and finished it in about 2 hours. Of course, I'll have to read it again a few times before I lend it too my friends. I also want to know for sure if you are writing a fifth Maximum Ride book? I've heard rumors, but I'm not sure. I think It would be great if you would continue the series! (Please?)
Thanks for writing the Maxmum Ride series, they are the only books that actually make me laugh out loud. :)
We read a lot in our house (can you guess whose books are on my night table and in my bag every day?). I was just thinking my two boys would love to read the Maximum books.
Keep up your great writing and we'll keep reading!
Thank you, Mr. Patterson!
Tracy in PA
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