While many of you have great collaborative
relationships with your local schools, for others, it’s hit or miss.
There is no silver bullet for school and public library partnership
success, but celebrating School Lunch Hero Day is a potential win-win!
It’s a great way to have a visible and literacy-related connection the
school that also emphasizes this summer’s reading theme.
So
what are you waiting for? Talk to your local school now about
celebrating School Lunch Hero Day together in May, and while you are at
it, get a head start on summer library program promotion!
What is School Lunch Hero Day?
School
Lunch Hero Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking
professionals in school cafeterias. The School Nutrition Association has
partnered with Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” book
series, and Random House, to remind everyone—directors, managers,
parents, students, and school staff —that school nutrition employees are
superheroes that deserve some recognition.
For more information, check out the School Lunch Hero Day website: http://www.schoollunchheroday.com/
Why does Jarrett J. Krosoczka think that lunch ladies are heroes?
Check out his TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/jarrett_krosoczka_why_lunch_ladies_are_heroes?
When is School Lunch Hero Day?
Friday, May 1, 2015
How do I find my local school/district?
Check out the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s district/public school/private school online directory: https://apps4.dpi.wi.gov/SchoolDirectory/Search/PublicSchoolsSearch
How do I learn more about author/illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka?
Head
over to TeachingBooks.net via Badgerlink to find out about his Lunch
Ladies series as well as the Platypus Police Academy (stars of “Every
Hero Has a Story” artwork):
· Meet-the-Author Book Readings with Jarrett J. Krosoczka:
Good luck!
Tessa Michaelson Schmidt
Public Library Youth and Special Services Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
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