The "Read Around the World" program is an engaging reading initiative designed to introduce all students in Kindergarten through fifth grade to the diverse people, places, cultures, religions, animals, and habitats from across the globe. Using the seven continents as a framework, students explore books grouped by region and work to earn stamps for their Read Around the World passports—either printed or digital.
This program not only fosters a love of reading but also encourages young readers to learn about the diversity and beauty of the world. By understanding other cultures and experiences, students can develop empathy, compassion, and a connection to people who may be different from them, contributing to a more peaceful world through education.
This program happens each January in conjunction with Multicultural Children's Book Week, which is the last Friday in January. As students check out books from the library, they can pick up a passport. When they return their library book(s), they can collect stamps from the different continents.