Delray Reads Day and Read for the Record® Go Virtual!
It’s more important than ever to promote the importance of early literacy and providing access to high quality books.
For eight years, Delray Reads Day has sparked a community-wide movement around the importance of early literacy. We shall address the learning loss facing children across Delray Beach due to COVID-19 and the disproportioned impact the pandemic has had on underserved children. We are doubling down on our efforts to promote reading and to raise funds to provide a book for every child attending a Delray Beach Elementary School in pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade so when they transition back into school they have a new book waiting for them on their desk.
For eight years, Delray Reads Day has sparked a community-wide movement around the importance of early literacy. We shall address the learning loss facing children across Delray Beach due to COVID-19 and the disproportioned impact the pandemic has had on underserved children. We are doubling down on our efforts to promote reading and to raise funds to provide a book for every child attending a Delray Beach Elementary School in pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade so when they transition back into school they have a new book waiting for them on their desk.
Celebrating the 15th 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 15th anniversary of Read for the Record® on October 29, 2020, with the book Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away. Click here for more information.
This year, Jumpstart is celebrating their 15th anniversary of Read for the Record® on October 29, 2020, with the book Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away. Click here for more information.
Featured Book
This year’s book selection, published by Candlewick Press, is Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away written by Newbery medal winner and acclaimed author Meg Medina and with illustrations by Sonia Sánchez.
This heartwarming tale follows best friends Daniela and Evelyn as they play together one last time before Evelyn’s family moves to a new city. The friends find moments of imagination and joy together amidst the final stages of packing. Though they are sad when the time comes to say goodbye, they separate knowing they will always be mejores amigas.
The story’s celebration of lasting friendship, the power of connection, and encountering change 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.
This heartwarming tale follows best friends Daniela and Evelyn as they play together one last time before Evelyn’s family moves to a new city. The friends find moments of imagination and joy together amidst the final stages of packing. Though they are sad when the time comes to say goodbye, they separate knowing they will always be mejores amigas.
The story’s celebration of lasting friendship, the power of connection, and encountering change 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.
Event Schedule
Although we can't be together in person, we wanted to maintain that magical feeling of community Delray Reads is all about. We hope you will post pictures of students of all ages reading on this very special day using #DelrayReadsDay to celebrate our 9th annual Delray Reads Day!
There will be a series of special readings of the book featured on Facebook throughout the day:
There will be a series of special readings of the book featured on Facebook throughout the day:
- 8:00 AM — City of Delray Beach, Mayor Patrolia
- 10:00 AM — Roots and Wings
- Noon — Delray Beach Elks Lodge #1770
- 2:00 PM — Frank McKinney
- 4:00 PM — Page Turner Adventures, Kenny and Riley
- 6:30 PM — Delray Beach Public Library, Sarah Figgie, Children’s Librarian
Our Partners & Sponsors
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Community Partners
Delray Chamber Education Fund
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