PencilPALS Party: PS 16 (Queens)
After writing letters for more than six months, PencilPAL volunteers and their students finally met today at PS 16 in Corona, Queens. The class was excited to share their writing samples with volunteers while munching on some much loved local pizza. Volunteers brought their own gifts and BookPALS provided pens, buttons, and books to every student. The day was filled with laughter and of course a ton of story telling. Pictures!! PencilPALS PS 16...
Read MoreBookPALS End the Year with a Bang and a Book!
Many thanks to all of Florida’s BookPALS and PencilPALS for participating in multiple year-end special events in addition to their weekly readings and letter writing! It’s been another successful year, and you have helped ignite a passion for reading and writing in so many children! Your literary presence has made all the difference: these photos prove it! Thank you so much for your love and dedication to your classrooms and to this cause! If you wish to continue reading this summer, you need only say the word. Otherwise, have a happy summer, and we’ll see you in...
Read MoreNY BookPALS Coffee Klatch
BookPALS from far and wide joined us at the SAG-AFTRA offices in Midtown Manhattan on June 13th. BookPALS discussed classroom experiences and shared stories about their favorite books, all while enjoying coffee and pastries. A portion of the afternoon was spent discussing Summer Reading opportunities. BookPALS signed up for WIN afterschool reading, YMHA afterschool programs, and Special events for Pre-K YAI schools. If you’re in NY and want to join us please send requests to [email protected]. Come Join the fun!...
Read MoreNew England BookPALS read during school vacation!
NE BookPALS didn’t slow down during this recent school vacation week! It created opportunities for new volunteers to get involved and read to students at the Bentley School in Salem, MA, who attended a week of programming that included academics, sports, and enrichment. Local actor Jeff Bellin entertained 1st through 3rd graders with his telling of Mucky Moose and I Need my Monster, while Constance Shute read a novel to the older children.
Read MoreLongtime BookPALS read at hospital
Every month, a dedicated team of BookPALS meet at Mass General Hospital in downtown Boston to bring a little drama and fun to the children in the pediatric ward. This group of actor readers, led by former New England BookPALS coordinator Jane Turner Michael, go door to door, offering their time and talent to kids who are in desperate need of a respite from the challenges they face on a daily basis. Thank you to a truly dedicated and talented team of BookPALS!
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