Devoted to literacy advocacy, the McBookwords site features author interviews, favorite books and collection of related book activities, information about author appearances. Wonder around the site and visit the host's Beatrix Potter room, theme-based rooms (a froggy bathroom), ideas for literacy themed gatherings -- a potpourri of literacy things.
In the spirit of promoting literacy it is our belief that educators must take their enthusiasm for litereacy outside of the confines of their classroom or school. We as a community must surround our young learners with an environment that promotes reading and literacy. In that spirit, McBookwords promotes using our resources to schedule, promote, and engage our learners and the community at large in literacy related events. Here are some ideas submitted by Wendy A. Smith, who compiled these examples as part of her graduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Community Literacy Events...
