Read Across America

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Last week was Read Across America week.       


H's elementary school celebrated by getting a book vending machine. I cannot imagine anything cooler than this. Your teacher may award you with a coin for any sort of good behavior and then you get a free book! 

They also had a 'dress like your favorite book character day' 


He dressed up as Narwhal and his trusty sidekick Jelly from Ben Clanton's adorable books.. I highly recommend them. Not only did the kids love them but I loved reading them

Speaking of kids books I thought I'd share some books recommended by the kids

H's current faves are 


Diary of a Wimpy Kid series created by author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney - because of the comedy


Bad Kitty series by author Nick Bruel - because they are interesting


Last Kids on Earth series by author Max Brallier - beaucase of the adventure

he is a man of many words as you can see.. he actually is.. no mute button on this kid but he was not interested in my questions. 

D's current favs are


Everything Rick Riordan especially the Percy Jackson series - because of the adventure and Percy's bravery.


Mastermind series by author Gordon Korman - beaucase of the plot twists and cliffhangers

Land of Stories by author Chris Colfer - because it's a great fake reality to go to and forget about everything else.  

 
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Comments

Debra She Who Seeks said…
If I were a kid, I would LOVE those book vending machines and dressing up as favourite literary characters! And, boys, good book choices! I've actually read 3 Rick Riordan books -- the Magnus Chase series involving Norse mythology. What a marvelous writer he is!
3/05/2023
Lori said…
I would have loved having book vending machines and dressing up in my favorite character when I was a kid. It is awesome that both of your sons are such avid readers. There are so many fascinating books for them out now, I'm kind of jealous. I read a couple of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and they were very funny. Have a great week!!
3/06/2023
Jennifer said…
That vending machine is so cool! I loved reading as a kid and still do!

Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
3/06/2023
rooth said…
That vending machine is the coolest thing ever. The Narwhal series is really fun and Rick Riordan is a fantastic middle grade author.
3/06/2023
karen said…
They should have invented it earlier so more kids would be inspired! There is nothing like a good book to escape and enjoy!
3/06/2023
Polyester Princess said…
How fantastic is that book vending machine! Also, full marks for H's costume, which is absolutely brilliant! xxx
3/06/2023
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz said…
Oh, wow! What a cool event! It's so fun to see what books your kids are reading and enjoying. I love Rick Riordan.
3/06/2023
Carol On The Lake said…
How wonderful! I love the idea of read across America and book vending machines. I've been a big reader since elementary school.
3/06/2023
Greg said…
My daughters LOVED Land of Stories
3/06/2023
Sakuranko said…
Oh very cute books darling
3/06/2023
Angie's Recipes said…
This is so interesting!
3/06/2023
Christina said…
That must be the coolest vending machine ever! I love it when children enjoy a book, or two, or many.
3/06/2023
Liz A. said…
I haven't heard of many of those. Love the book vending machine.
3/06/2023
Mary Kirkland said…
A book vending machine is very cool.
3/06/2023
Shauna said…
He's seriously so adorable! His smile lights up a room!

Shauna

www.lipglossandlace.net
3/06/2023
Kelly said…
That book vending machine is one of the neatest things I've seen in a long time!!
3/06/2023
Christine said…
Well done boys!
3/06/2023
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
A book vending machine is such a cool and fun way to encourage kids to read.
3/06/2023
Carol L said…
The book vending machine is really a great idea, and I love to see children reading books!
3/06/2023
Jodie's Touch of Style said…
OMG, that is the coolest. Do you get to keep the book or is like a library book??
OXOX
Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
3/06/2023
Kathrine Eldridge said…
That's so amazing to have a book vending machine! So great that your kids love to read.

https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
3/06/2023
Cindy Davis said…
For whatever reason Google is not signing me in. I LOVE the book vending machine, that is so much fun!!! My son LOVED Rick Riordian, The Bad Kitty, and Gordon Korman when he was your boys ages! They would probably like Andrew Clements if you all have not tried him.
3/06/2023
Rita said…
Never heard of a book vending machine! These sound like great reads for the boys. :)
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.
3/06/2023
ALLIE NYC said…
A book vending machine I LOVE this!! This is the coolest, what a great way to get kids interested in books. And the Narwhal costume you created was brilliant. Love to see him so excited by books! Good job!

Allie of
www.allienyc.com
3/06/2023
ALLIE NYC said…
I just commented I hope it went through.
3/06/2023
Janet said…
This is such a brilliant idea, I love it! Reading is so good for kids, it is so important xx
Janet
www.rediscoveringmstyle.com
3/06/2023
Conniecrafter said…
So wonderful to have a love of reading, my daughter has that big time and is in her 30's, she is going to Yale right now getting her doctorate, it is good that he has a wide range of things he likes too :). I love that book vending machine idea!
3/06/2023
Laura B said…
A book vending machine is so cool!
3/06/2023
Carole's Random Life said…
Okay, I absolutely love the idea of a book vending machine!
3/06/2023
Anonymous said…
He looks so excited about his books!

Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
3/06/2023
Veronica Lee said…
What a marvelous idea!
I loved reading when I was a kid.
Happy Tuesday, Hena.
3/06/2023
anno said…
Oh my, I LOVE the narwhal costume.... and the idea of a vending machine for books -- very creative! And thanks for this roundup of books for kids. For one, it's reassuring to see kids enjoying reading, and for another, these are often some of my favorite books to read myself! Great smiles here, from everybody!
3/06/2023
Chatty Crone said…
I have never heard of a book vending machine! Your kids will always be smart being good readers and liking books! I love Diary of a Wimpy Kid myself.
3/06/2023
Rainbow Evening said…
your sons look very happy with books....
3/07/2023
Joanne said…
That book vending machine is so neat!! My boys and I really enjoyed almost all of Gordon Korman's books as well as being HUGE Rick Riordan fans. My oldest son loved the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series; despite not liking reading most of the time. Another series he really enjoyed was the Treasure Hunter series by James Patterson and The Thirteen Story Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths.
3/07/2023
Jeanette said…
That vending machine is a great idea! My daughter read a lot of books when she was younger. My son...not so much!!!
3/07/2023
Emmylou said…
THis is so awesome, Hena! THat's great that your kids love reading too:) My kids used to love Diary of a Wimpy Kid as well!
3/07/2023
Jeanie said…
I love that they focus on reading week in such a fun way. And that vending machine is terrific!
3/07/2023
Jim and Barb's Adventures said…
What a cool idea that vending machine program is! I did not get into reading until a little later, maybe in my teens. I wished I would have gotten into it sooner.
3/07/2023
Heather{Our Life In a Click} said…
Oh wow that book vending machine is so cool! My kids loved Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Percy Jackson books. I'm glad they are still going strong!
3/07/2023
Sugar Lane said…
The vending machine is such a great idea!
Have a great week,
S
3/07/2023
Salty Pumpkin Studio said…
Happy Reading!
3/07/2023
Literary Feline said…
What fun! My daughter's school took part too, but my daughter didn't want to participate in any of the theme days this year--she's feeling too old, I think. A book vending machine sounds really cool. I wish her school had one of those! I hope you have a great week!
3/07/2023
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love to see kids reading and programs that encourage them to do so. My son read a lot of those books when he was younger.
3/07/2023
The Velvet Runway said…
That book vending machine is such a great idea and a fun way to encourage kids to read!
Julia x
https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/
3/07/2023
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books said…
I can't get past the book vending machine... that is EPIC! :)
3/08/2023
Sparkles and Lattes said…
My girls participated in this as well. What a cool idea for the book vending machine!
3/08/2023
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra said…
Oh wow, I didn't know there was such a thing as a book vending machine. That is so cool. I love that both of your boys are such big readers. I'm actually reading the Percy Jackson series for fun right now and can see why it's so popular.
3/08/2023
Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog said…
The book vending machine is such a cool idea! I think it will help encourage kids read more!

Jill - Doused in Pink
3/09/2023
DeniseinVA said…
This is a wonderful post and your son is so sweet. I love his narwhal costume, what a great idea to encourage children to become great readers. Thank you for sharing such a lovely event..
3/09/2023
Haddock said…
The big array of books that the present kids have access to...... During my time it was Enid Blyton, Enid Blyton, Enid Blyton.
3/09/2023
Vix said…
That narwhal outfit is genius and I love the book vending machine.
During lockdown I used to leave a box of books on the drive with a sign for passers-by to help themselves, they'd often leave books they'd finished in return. I'd go insane if I didn't have access to books! xxx
3/09/2023
Jess said…
That book vending machine is AWESOME! I've never seen anything like it! I would have absolutely loved that as a kid. As it is, I still enjoy perusing the children's book sections of stores because reading was so magical when I was a kid! :)
3/12/2023
Susanne said…
I love that your kids like to read! Love the idea of the book vending machine in the school.
3/28/2023
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