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November reading activitiesNovember is National American Indian Heritage Month. During this month we celebrate the rich cultural traditions and proud ancestry of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and we recognize the vital contributions these groups have made to the strength and diversity of our society. Visit Indian Health Services's Web site for information and resources. Also, use our Native American reading list to plan your celebration. ***** November 1 is National Family Literacy Day. Sponsored by the National Center for Family Literacy, this day highlights the impact made when parents and their children learn together. Their Web site will help you plan a family literacy night. ***** November 8, 2005, is National Young Reader's Day, sponsored by the Library of Congress and Pizza Hut's BOOK IT! Program. Go to www.bookitprogram.com. *****American Education Week, November 13—19, 2005, recognizes the educators and school staff who keep our children safe and healthy, as well as help them achieve. Last year's theme was Celebrating the American Dream. (This year's theme forthcoming.) Get more information and resources at www.nea.org/aew/. ***** Imagine is this year's theme for the 86th observance of The Children's Book Council's National Children's Book Week, which takes place November 14-20, 2005 . Visit the Children's Book Council Web site for Book Week resources. Celebrate National Education Support Professionals Day on November 16, 2005 . ***** November Author Birthdays Discover these literary luminaries for satisfying autumn reading:
***** Fall in Love with Reading! Chilly weather is the perfect time to get cozy with books. Take a look at our booklists to plan your child's fall reading:
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