Share a Story~Shape a Future

It's that time of year again...another sign that Spring is right around the corner!  Share a Story ~ Shape a Future is an annual blog event to promote literacy, celebrate books, and provide resources for parents, teachers, and readers everywhere. I love this year's theme which is "Unwrapping the Gift of Literacy."

Each day a different kidlitosphere blogger serves as host for the posting of several other bloggers. Yesterday's theme was "The Power of a Book".  There so many great posts yesterday about the power books can hold in our lives. 

Donalyn Miller (@donalynbooks), reflected on the power a book can have, not only in her classroom, but in her own life, at her blog,  The Book Whisperer.


Over at  The Goddess of YA Literature , Terri Lesene (@professornana) shared about the power of reading aloud, sharing, and talking about books with readers of ALL ages.  I loved her term "scattershot", throwing out loads for books to see which students will choose which books.
Paul W. Hankins (@PaulWHankins) allowed us a glimpse into his own classroom as he helped create a powerful connection between one of his students and the author a book.


Carol Rasco (RascofromRIF), CEO of Reading is Fundamental (RIF) shared about the AMAZING work RIF has been doing for 44 years on her blog, Rasco From RIF!  I have witnessed first hand the power of book lending and ownership she writes about!

If yesterday's posts are any indication, we are in for some amazing sharing this week!  Check back for more links and overviews during the week!

** The Share a Story, Shape a Future logo was created by Elizabeth Dulemba, children's book author and illustrator, and SaS/SaF contributor.

Share a Story ~ Shape a Future

Wow...things have been so busy for me lately, which means the blogging has been limited!  I almost missed the opportunity to tell you about a great event that has been taking place this week around the literacy blogosphere!  Share a Story ~ Shape a Future is an annual opportunity to share ideas and encourage each other, as well as hopefully spread the word about the importance of growing and developing children's literacies.  This year's theme is 'It Takes a Village to Raise a Reader'.  Every day a different kidlitosphere blogger hosted a topic.  You can visit each host's blog to see all of the topics and related post.  It has been a great week of sharing ideas and resources!

March 8th: The Many Faces of Reading
Host: Terry Doherty at Scrub-A-Dub-Tub

March 9th: Literacy My Way/Literacy Your Way
Host:Susan Stephenson at The Book Chook

March 10th: Just the Facts: The Non-Fiction Book Hook
Host: Sarah Mulhern at The Reading Zone

March 11th: Reading Through the Ages:  Old Favs and New Classics
Host: Donalyn Miller at The Book Whisperer

March 12th: Reading for the Next Generation
Host:  Jen Robinson at Jen Robinson's Book Page

Not only have I found some kindred spirits among these posts but also some amazing thinking and resources.  It truly does take every person in a child's life...parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle,  teacher, librarian, and the list goes on...to raise a reader!

** The Share a Story, Shape a Future logo was created by Elizabeth Dulemba, children's book author and illustrator, and SaS/SaF contributor.