Polk County's Literacy Resource Directory 4th Edition | Page 9
THE SUNSHINE STATE YOUNG READERS’
FESTIVAL
This festival is designed to encourage students grades 3-8 to read and
enjoy state award-nominated books. Students come together to create,
compete, and learn about award-nominated titles read prior to the
festival. elementary and middle schools are encouraged to participate
in the SSYRA Festival
LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
“libraries” placed around the community where anyone can take a book
or leave a book. They often resemble large birdhouses on posts. Anyone
can sponsor their own Little Free Library, and anyone can take or leave
FREE BOOKS. Library Media Services is a drop off and pick up location
for bulk stores of books for Little Free Libraries. For more information
about this program, visit https://littlefreelibrary.org or contact
[email protected].
READ WHILE YOU ROLL
Designed as a literacy bridge from school to home using the Polk
County school buses. Books donated by citizens and civic organizations
are kept on the bus in bins, so students can select a book to read while
riding to or from school. Students are encouraged to take the books
home to keep and share with family members. For more information
contact Scott Reeves with Support Services at [email protected].
CRACKER STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
An annual event held at Homeland Heritage Park. Professional
storytellers entertain students and adults of Polk County with a wide
variety of multicultural stories. Schools bring students from all grade
levels to this event to enrich the curriculum along with enlightening
these same attendees in the great culture of Florida. For more
information please contact [email protected]
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