Ready to Read Michigan - 2019
From the Library of Michigan - Ready to Read Michigan (RTRM) is gearing up for its second year of providing books and materials to public libraries throughout Michigan for outreach to children ages 0-5. The program is designed for public librarians to model early literacy skill development directly to families and engage in outreach to early childhood centers, preschool classrooms and daycares throughout their community. The title for 2019's RTRM is Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson, an interactive "journey from sunset to sunrise." Selected by the Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council for the read-aloud's ability to engage a young audience and its alignment with the 5 Practices of Every Child Ready to Read ; Talk, Read, Write, Sing, Play. In preparation for programming in March (Reading Month!), public libraries will receive a kit in late January to early February of 2019, contain...