This is a NPHC-SA Event. We are passing along this information to SAAC. The Polemarch is NOT the POC for this event:
Greetings,
Reading Volunteers Needed: A minimum of 20 volunteers are needed per campus for the Communities In Schools Reading Across America Day on March 2nd. Sign up here as a NPHC-SA volunteer reader no later than Monday, February 23rd. See updates below for each school.
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UPDATE - John Glenn Elementary School 2385 Horal Dr, 78227. Volunteers will read to grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd; 3 classes per grade level totaling 9 classes. Below is the approved list of books provided by the school. You may also purchase any of these books to donate. Note: There are 2 dual language/bilingual classes. One in 1st grade and the other in 3rd grade.
Black Authors
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Hispanic Authors
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-Big by Vashti Harrison
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-Love by Matt de la Pena
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-Ice Cream Man by Glenda Armand, Kim Freeman
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-Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
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-Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed
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-Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor
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-Salt in His Shoes by Deloris Jordan
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-Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz
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-I am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnesmy
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-Where Are You From by Yamile Saied Mendez
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-My Name is a Story by Ashanti
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-With Lots of Love by Jenny Torres Sanchez
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-Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land by Mirelle Ortega
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UPDATE - Converse Elementary School 6720 FM 1516 N, 78109. Volunteers will read to grades PK, K, 1st and 2nd; 4 classes per grade level totaling 16 classes. Below is a list of approved books. You may also purchase any of these books to donate.
2024-2026 Tejas Star Reading List (Hispanic Focus)
The TLA recommends Spanish and bilingual books on the Tejas Star Reading List for Texas school libraries.
Some titles from 2023 and 2024 include:
Noche Antigua (Ancient Night) by David Alvarez, adapted by David Bowles
Rizos (Frizzy) by Claribel A. Ortega, illustrated by Rose Bousamra, Translated by Jasminne Mendez
El viaje de Yenebi a la escuela (Yenebi's Drive to School) by Sendy Santamaria
Vlad, El vampirito fabuloso by Flavia Z. Drago
Wepa/Wepa by J. de la VegaLos mariachis de Adela by Denise Vega, illustrated by Erika Rodrígez Medina
No es un frijol (Not a Bean) by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez, illustrated by Laura González
Pieza a pieza: el obsequio de Ernestine para el presidente Roosevelt by Lupe Ruiz-Flores
2025-2026 Texas 2x2 Reading List & Topaz
The 2x2 list features recommended books for children aged 2-7. Titles include:
Pablo's Tree by Pat Mora
I Love You, Baby Burrito by Angela Dominguez
Besos for Baby by Jen Arena, illustrated by Blanca Gómez
Drum Dream Girl by Margarita Engle
Stella's Stellar Hair by Yesenia Moises
Authors for PK-2 with African American & Hispanic Focus
Notable authors include Jarvis (author/illustrator of Gracias/Thank You), Ezra Jack Keats (The Snowy Day), Kevin A. Rasberry, Lupe Ruiz-Flores (Pieza a pieza), and Sendy Santamaria (El viaje de Yenebi)
In Unity & Service,
Andria Williams, NPHC of SA Corresponding Secretary
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
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