Drop Everything and Read

When working at a school you are reminded of the many different celebrations and events that kids and teachers “celebrate” throughout the school year. I have never heard of Drop Everything and Read or D.E.A.R. before but I have learned a little about it as we are participating in it at our school in the coming up week.

Drop Everything and Read was written about in Beverly Cleary’s book Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and now on April 12^th (Beverly Cleary’s birthday) people will celebrate and participate in Drop Everything and Read where you do exactly that, drop everything and read. Here is a little more info and background about the program. http://www.dropeverythingandread.com/

Here in B.C schools are participating in D.E.A.R this coming Monday, October 26^th which is also B.C School Library Day, so in honour of the day we have made some bookmarks that we are sharing with you. Make one to use when you participate in Drop Everything and Read, make one for a friend, or make one for yourself for when you find a good book to start reading in the cold winter months ahead.

We have gone through our paper scraps and found pieces that are appropriate sizes for bookmarks and went from there to create one of a kind unique bookmarks. Take a look!