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Join Across The Sky in Celebrating International Read to Me Day - 19th March, 2024!
We're excited to announce a series of special events to commemorate International Read to Me Day on 19th March 2024, organized by the Across The Sky Team. Our global ambassadors, comprising educators, authors, and lifelong reading enthusiasts, are coming together to spread the joy of reading and emphasize the significance of literacy worldwide.
*Event Schedule:*
Tuesday, March 19th
8:30 AM Vietnam Time
Virtual event at St. Patrick School of Quezon City, Philippines2. *Let’s Learn about Hungary & Storytelling Time*
Tuesday, March 19th 7:30 PM Vietnam Time Virtual event at Across The Sky Meeting
Featuring Teacher Dondi Gyöngyi Tóthné Bán from Hungary and Ambassador Lameck Elneus and Students from Tanzania*Meet Our Special Guests:*
*Author : Lisa Caprelli from the USA. - Lisa Caprelli, hailing from El Paso, Texas, is the author of 20 books in English & Spanish. She brings books to life for local students, fostering positive attention through PBIS and SEL school-led programs. Lisa instills in students the importance of reading, self-belief, and gratitude for everyday blessings.
Here is her website where you can learn more about the author:
* Teacher : Debbie Myers from the USA.
- Debbie Myers, a sixth-grade teacher, motivates students to read widely and think deeply. Through her roles at the Capital Area Writing Project and Facebook groups like Empowering Reader-Writer-Thinker and nErdCamp PA, she fosters collaboration among educators and empowers students with meaningful reading and writing strategies.
*Teacher: Dondi Gyöngyi Tóthné Bán from Hungary. - A primary school teacher at Primary School Balatonboglár in Hungary, Dondi has been collaborating for 15 years, bringing storytelling to life for young minds.
Here is her blog where she shares her teaching experience:
* Teacher: Lameck Elneus from Tanzania.
- Lameck, from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is dedicated to fostering children's passion for reading. He volunteers for the "Bright Hope Reading Initiative," aiming to recruit more volunteers to support children's reading growth. Lameck visits schools, tuition centers, and homes to emphasize the importance of reading to pupils, teachers, and parents.
* Dr. SirDary Dacanay from Philippines - Dr. Dary, the Director for Academics at St. Patrick School Inc. in the Philippines, is a distinguished educator and visionary leader with over 18 years of experience. His expertise in leadership, research methodologies, innovative pedagogies, and storytelling has transformed educational landscapes.
Invitation: We extend a warm invitation to you and your students to join us for these special meetings and help spread the joy of reading in our communities.
Global Impact: Let's unite on March 19th, 2024, to celebrate International Read to Me Day and create a global impact by sharing the enchantment of storytelling. Whether you're an educator, student, or literacy advocate, join our online reading sessions via Zoom to inspire and connect through the power of stories.
Volunteer Opportunity: Embrace the opportunity to volunteer and contribute to making a difference in the lives of students worldwide. Let's come together and celebrate the magic of storytelling!
International Read to Me Day History: Founded by Emma Mactaggart in 2018, International Read to Me Day has blossomed into a global movement. As Mactaggart famously said, "It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a child to inspire a village." Let's celebrate the profound impact of stories and forge connections through the transformative power of reading.
Let's celebrate #internationalreadtomeday together and illuminate the world with the joy of reading! 
