Share a Story 2011: A Sneak Peak

With the resolutions behind us and more predictions of snow here in the East, our ensemble cast is forging ahead with preparations for the third annual Share a Story ~ Shape a Future blog tour for literacy.

We have framed out our daily topics and here is what we'll be talking about

• The Power of a Book - From the literal power of owning a book and a good story to the intangible power that comes with knowing how to read. 
• The Gift of Reading - Whether you're looking for a book to excite a reader, want to help someone learn to read or celebrate the "gift" ... it's covered.
• Unwrapping Literacy 2.0 - With all of the talk of digital literacy, e-readers, etc. What does "literacy" look like in this new century?
• Love of Reading v. Homework - Do they have to be at odds? We'll talk about ways to help readers at home and at school.
• The Gift that Keeps on Giving - To wrap up the week we'll be remembering "that moment" when we realized we were a reader or writer and how to celebrate it with others. Lots(!) of interviews this day.

As we did last year, we will also have daily "Writing about Reading" prompts. If you are an author, illustrator, publisher, or book maven, please contact us if you'd like to add a prize or two for the Prompts contest or to complement a particular theme on a particular day. 

Please email Terry at shareastory [at] thereadingtub [dot] com with your ideas ... she'll  put you in touch with the right people.