Inspire Washington Heights, NY public school students to love reading

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Volunteer with Behind the Book (www.behindthebook.org), a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to love reading. Through our innovative programs, accomplished authors lead workshops in high-needs classrooms, where they guide students in creating their own writing and art projects based on the theme of the author's book.

No experience or training is necessary to work with pre-K-12 students (Spanish speakers are appreciated, to work with some students who are writing in Spanish). As a writing, research or art coach, you'll engage and encourage their progress on a project.

This workshop needs your support at an elementary school in Washington Heights:

Program42VSK-S

• Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
• 9:00 - 10:15 AM
• Writing Coach (Spanish speakers appreciated)

Second graders read A Suprise for Teresita, a bilingual story of a New York City girl who discovers her Puerto Rican community while waiting for a surprise from her uncle. Author Dr. Virginia Sanchez-Korrol leads workshops that engage students in an exploration of the book’s main ideas, and their experiences and thoughts about their own communities. Guided by Teresita’s story, students will take a neighborhood walk, and with help from coaches, write letters depicting their discoveries.

For details about other Behind the Book programs around the city, visit http://www.behindthebook.org/current-volunteer-opportunities/

To join our team and receive announcements of new volunteer opportunities, please complete our brief questionnaire at http://www.behindthebook.org/join-us/volunteer/