Everything you need to host a record-breaking reading event
Each year, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record comes alive thanks to countless reading events in schools, libraries, and homes across the country. We want to help make your reading event the best one yet. On this page you’ll find everything you need to celebrate Jumpstart’s Read for the Record in your community.
Step 1: Pledge to Read
Breaking a world record is a great way to shine a spotlight on the importance of reading and early education, but to set a new record you need to pledge to read! Take the first step and pledge to read today.
Breaking a world record is a great way to shine a spotlight on the importance of reading and early education, but to set a new record you need to pledge to read! Take the first step and pledge to read today.
Step 2: Get the Book
We can’t celebrate the power of reading without books! There are many ways to get your copy of this year’s campaign book, Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad by David Soman and Jacky Davis. Learn how to get the book.
We can’t celebrate the power of reading without books! There are many ways to get your copy of this year’s campaign book, Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad by David Soman and Jacky Davis. Learn how to get the book.
Step 3: Download Your Event Materials
To make your reading event as easy and fun as possible, we’ve put together a variety of resources you can use to celebrate Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. Many of them are customizable to fit the needs of your specific event.
To make your reading event as easy and fun as possible, we’ve put together a variety of resources you can use to celebrate Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. Many of them are customizable to fit the needs of your specific event.
- Reading Activity Guides
- Event Flyer (Customizable)
- Template Press Release (Customizable)
- World Record Reader Certificate
- “I Broke a World Record!” Stickers (Print on Avery 5395 Stickers)
- Event Sign-In Sheet (Customizable)
Spread the word!
After you plan your reading event, spread the word about Jumpstart's Read for the Record to get everyone involved in the fun.
Visit our Spread the Word page for everything you need to share the campaign with others: Facebook posts, tweets, web ads, and more!