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One Book, One Day
School Read Aloud Challenge
What is One Book One Day?
One Book One Day is a unique, community-building reading event designed for intermediate and middle schools. Students and staff read an entire novel together in a single day, along with enjoying book snacks and pyramid-themed activities.
This "big read" program promotes STEM, STEAM, Makerspace, and literacy skills.
How Do I Get Started?
All of the Above (ISBN: 978-0-316-11526) by Shelley Pearsall takes about 3.5 hours to 4 hours to read aloud, so it fits perfectly into one school day, with plenty of time for fun activities in between chapters. The novel has been named an American Library Association Children's Notable Book, Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and 2020 Mathical Honor Book.
Everything is provided here for you: the one-day reading schedule, extension activities and discussion questions -- and of course, some tasty snack ideas. (The novel even includes a yummy recipe for chocolate cake!)
Visit the Preparation page to get started. The downloadable Reading Schedule has divided the book's chapters into 7 class periods for you—or adapt the timetable to fit your individual school schedule. Questions? email Shelley at shelleyvisits@yahoo.com
Rocky River MS, OH
"So many special moments will stick in my mind forever...chapters being read by our governor's wife, our mayor, high school coaches, and our own faculty members. Kids were so excited to see who would be reading next! Tetrahedrons everywhere..."
E.H. Greene School, OH
"Our One Book One Day was a roaring success! Even our cafeteria workers had shirts with "Willy Q's BBQ" and it was a huge hit."
South Milwaukee, WI
“Students were amazed that we read one book in a day!”
ALL OF THE ABOVE (Hachette Book Group) is an ALA Children's Notable Book selection, a 2020 Mathical Honor Book, a Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, and a VOYA Top Shelf book, as well as being named to reading award lists in eight states.