We all agree that reading is the key to knowledge and success. Awestruck! author visits motivate an interest in books and reading. An Awestruck! program in your library or media center can inspire students with reading, writing, and creativity projects. You, your principal, PTA, and school teachers will see bona fide value in these stimulating programs, which will:

• create interest in reading and writing books
• generate a positive attitude about reading—and learning in general
• support reading and writing curriculum objectives
• show kids that the library is not a boring place, but a place for imagination and excitement

Book Picks

Picture books
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg, by D.B. Johnson
Old Turtle, by Douglas Wood
The Wreck of the Zephyr, by Chris Van Allsburg
Where the Wild Things, Are by Maurice Sendak
The Little House, by Virginia Lee Burton
Rhinos Who Surf, by Julie Mamano
The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss
The Wonderful Happens, by Cynthia Rylant
A Poke in the I, (by many authors, illustrated by Chris Raschka)