Celebrating the 14th Anniversary of Read for the Record®
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® brings together millions of adults and children around the world each year to read the same book on the same day in order to raise awareness about the critical importance of early literacy. Sharing high-quality picture books with young children is at the core of Jumpstart’s mission. Each year, Jumpstart selects a campaign book that fosters language and social-emotional development, honors the diversity in our world, has a strong narrative, and appeals to young children.
This year, Jumpstart is celebrating their 14th anniversary of Read for the Record® on November 7, 2019, with the book Thank You, Omu! Click here for more information.
This year, Jumpstart is celebrating their 14th anniversary of Read for the Record® on November 7, 2019, with the book Thank You, Omu! Click here for more information.
Featured Book
This year’s book selection, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, is the remarkable, award-winning Thank You, Omu! by debut author-illustrator Oge Mora. This heartwarming tale follows Omu (pronounced AH-moo), whose delicious stew emits a sumptuous smell that lures the entire neighborhood to her home. One by one, Omu shares with her neighbors until she has nothing left for herself; but when Omu answers one last knock at the door, she is surprised by the community members who have returned to share with her their own gifts of appreciation.
Oge Mora explains that “Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means “queen” in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean “Grandma.” This book was inspired by the strong female role models in her life. The story’s themes of generosity and community uniquely align with Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® campaign which connects generous donors and readers with communities across the globe to take part in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Activity sheets for families, classrooms, and related events are now available.
Oge Mora explains that “Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means “queen” in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean “Grandma.” This book was inspired by the strong female role models in her life. The story’s themes of generosity and community uniquely align with Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® campaign which connects generous donors and readers with communities across the globe to take part in the world’s largest shared reading experience. Activity sheets for families, classrooms, and related events are now available.
Keynote Speaker
Our 2019 Keynote Speaker is Chef Suzanne Perrotto, a second generation chef/owner. Her earliest memory is in the kitchen of her parent’s restaurant Sonny’s Trattoria in New York. It was a family affair—all siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles were “hands on” in the success of the family business. Sunday dinners with pasta-filled family feasts, homemade breads, sweets, and plenty of red wine were the heart and soul of the family affair. Perrotto’s mother, Linda Rose, was the chef and mastermind of the operation whose epicurean style combined tradition with seasonal ingredients steeped in generations of authentic Italian cuisine. By the age of 14, Perrotto was in the kitchen cooking and learning classic culinary techniques that are a part of her menus today. She was off and running and has never looked back.
After graduating Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona, Perrotto launched her culinary career in many kitchens across the country including the Phoenician Resort, Wrigley Mansion, Country Club of North Carolina, Jupiter Beach Resort, and Ibis Country Club. When the entrepreneurial spirit beckoned, Perrotto opened Brulé in downtown Delray Beach in 2008. Always looking forward, Perrotto has her newest addition to the Brulé family—Rose’s Daughter, American Trattoria. Now open, Rose’s Daughter is a fresh take on authentic American Italian cuisine from her family restaurant in the boroughs of New York.
After graduating Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona, Perrotto launched her culinary career in many kitchens across the country including the Phoenician Resort, Wrigley Mansion, Country Club of North Carolina, Jupiter Beach Resort, and Ibis Country Club. When the entrepreneurial spirit beckoned, Perrotto opened Brulé in downtown Delray Beach in 2008. Always looking forward, Perrotto has her newest addition to the Brulé family—Rose’s Daughter, American Trattoria. Now open, Rose’s Daughter is a fresh take on authentic American Italian cuisine from her family restaurant in the boroughs of New York.
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