Read for the Record - October 6th
What will you be doing October 6 th ? I know it is a bit away, but I know something Broxton and I will be doing... READING for the Record !!!! PRESS RELEASE: On October 6 th , millions of people across the globe will read the same book, Llama Llama Red Pajama, as part of Jumpstart ’s Read for the Record . For the past five years, Jumpstart , a national education organization, has hosted this global event, bringing together celebrities like Bill Cosby, Justin Beiber , Vince Vaughn, Patti Labelle , Matt Lauer , representatives on Capitol Hill, elected officials, parents, teachers, children and volunteers to help bridge America’s achievement gap. Hundreds of reading events and “pajama parties” will be taking place all across the country, and you and your readers can join in the fun! This year, they need your help to set a new world record of 2.1 million readers. The simple act of reading with a child on this one day translates into year-long educational support for preschool children f...