• There are many events throughout the year that provide opportunities for students to participate in reading activities. Check out the calendar under the Upcoming Events tab or the links from the Library Services page to learn more! Two are listed below.
     
    • Otisa book cover Jumpstart’s premiere national campaign, Read for the Record, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, is one time of the year when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy and support Jumpstart in its efforts to promote early childhood education. On October 3rd, people across the country will read the children’s book Otis by Loren Long in support of Jumpstart’s mission to work towards the day that every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed.
    • summer reading Every Summer Has A Story is a coordinated effort by the Departments of Library Services and Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment to keep HISD students reading over the summer months. T