070: "Culturally Rich Read-In" with Amanda McCoy

Guest: Amanda McCoy, Teacher Librarian

From: Lawrence Kansas

Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Resources:

• Culturally Rich Read-In: Google Folder including: 1. Email to Readers and School (in document tabs) 2. Google Form for potential readers 3. Scheduling document example 4. Slides for display in classrooms 5. Photo from the event 6. Google Form for post-event feedback 7. Canva template for social media graphic and google form header
• Add'l Links:
  • https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lmERisVEl5QhLM8zuS6H1V2Hn9IxILwN?usp=drive_link
  • Dr. Michelle H. Martin at University of Washington Information School
  • "Mirrors for All: Creating Culturally Rich Read-In Celebrations" AASL 2025 workshop sumamry

Book Break:

• Poo Pile on the Prairie by Amy Hevron (The series is Tiny Habitats)

Where to find Amanda McCoy:

• Website: ahoymrsmccoy.com
• I can most regularly be found on: Bluesky
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/illinimccoy.bsky.social
• Other Social Media: https://youtube.com/@ahoymrsmccoy-cb5tr

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