Read for the Record Planned Oct. 20

Head Start annually participates in a global reading experience designed to promote both early language and social-emotional development.

Jumpstart has organized the event for 17 years and more than 24 million people have participated. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of books have been distributed to children in underserved communities.

Head Start will read Nigel and the Moon on Oct. 20, a week before the global event on Oct. 27 for which two million readers are estimated.

Nigel and the Moon was written by Antwan Eady and illustrated by Gracey Zhang. This is a heartwarming story about a boy who shares his big dreams for himself only by talking with the moon. As the story progresses, Nigel gains confidence and the ability to eventually share with others.

LCCAA has always invited guest readers for this event. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to pre-record yourself reading this book or join in a live reading on zoom. Teachers can make arrangements to get a copy of the book to you.