It’s that time of year again! We are getting ready for World Read Aloud Day which will be held on February 7, 2024. For those unfamiliar, World Read Aloud Day was founded by an organization called LitWorld to “celebrate the power of reading aloud to create community and amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right.”
One of the big/amazing/fun things that happens on WRAD each year is that authors and illustrators volunteer to do free virtual visits with children around the world. The amazing Kate Messner is organizing traditionally published authors & illustrators who would like to participate…
And, once again, I am organizing the self-published /non-traditionally published volunteers!
IF YOU ARE A SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHOR or ILLUSTRATOR, I hope you will sign up to participate in WRAD 2024! Last year was so fun, and many of our participants said they were able to connect with kids and reach new readers by having their name on the list.
WRAD virtual visits are not elaborate or time-consuming to plan. Your presentation should last 10-15 and should go something like this:
1-2 minutes: Author gives a quick introduction & talks a little about their books.
3-5 minutes: Author reads aloud a short picture book, or a short excerpt from a chapter book/novel
5-10 minutes: Author answers a few questions from students about reading/writing
1-2 minutes: Author book-talks a couple books they love (but didn’t write!) as recommendations
I hope you will join us! If you’re a self-published author or illustrator who would like to offer free virtual visits for World Read Aloud Day (February 7, 2024) please click this link and fill out the form:
WRAD 2024 – Call for Self-Published Volunteers
And, if you are a traditionally published author or illustrator who would like to sign up, visit Kate Messner’s website!
TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS: In a few weeks, the list of volunteers will be made public for you to see who is available to join your group. Check back soon!
For more info, visit the WRAD website: https://www.litworld.org/learn-more-about-wrad
Judy Campbell-Smith 
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