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I am the elementary librarian at The American School in Japan.
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Read of the Day

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Several new books arrived today and that I think students and teachers alike will enjoy Frankencrayon. Last year Michael Hall wrote Red, A Crayon’s Story, an excellent read if you’re looking for a good friendship/identity book about feeling useless, until a friend shares a different perspective.Red, A Crayon’s Story would pair well with this year’s Sakura Medal Nominee, The Mermaid and the Shoe by K. G. Campbell.

NEW – Frankencrayon:  A companion book to Red, A Crayon’s Story.  This book about seeing beauty in unexpected places and the magic of storytelling.

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Let’s Celebrate – World Read Aloud Day

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The ASIJ Elementary Library is joining thousands of schools  and libraries worldwide to celebrate World Read Aloud Day on February 24th.

How can you prepare for World Read Aloud Day?

  • Checkout a recommended read aloud book on display in the elementary library today!
  • Checkout your favorite read aloud chapter or picture book and practice reading with expression.

How can you participate on Wednesday, February 24th?

  • Come to the elementary library during any recess to read aloud your favorite picture book or chapter from your favorite chapter book to a group of ASIJ friends.
  • Listen to a “mystery reader” read aloud a story in the elementary library.
  • Read aloud to a friend, teacher,  parent, or sibling anytime throughout the day or evening.

Recommended World Read Aloud Day Book (click here for a copy of this story)

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This is an excellent read aloud to discuss compassion, friendship, belonging, confidence, and hope.

Click here for more information about World Read Aloud Day.