Pen Pals Club Literature

Funded Apr 13, 2016

I have never had such a great responses as I did after students finished reading this book. Part of the funding paid for the audio version, and that really helped to keep the struggling readers engaged. For the rest, once they made the connection, they read ahead. We talked about the differences in culture, and on World Literacy Day we were able to discuss the impact that literacy had on both authors of the book. To say that students enjoyed the book is an understatement. They LOVED it. I am so happy to have chosen such a wonderful book to spark my students' interest in reading multi-cultural literature.

Now comes the awesome part, that is starting the penpal exchange like the students did in the book. However, it is going to be via email as opposed to snail mail. My students are very excited. The process is a little tedious as working with a start up school in Kenya takes time. We are hoping to have our first exchange in a couple of weeks. And next week, we are having a visitor from Australia, whom we have corresponded with over the past few weeks.

We are well on our way to an exciting year of reading and learning about other cultures. Without this generous donation, none of this would have been possible. We are gracious for your kind contributions.”

With gratitude,

Ms. J.