Nevada Reading Week
Mission: Inspiring and instilling the joy and importance of reading across Nevada
March 3-7, 2025
Color Our World With Books
Historical Background of Nevada Reading Week: For more than forty years Nevada Reading Week has been celebrated across the entire state - from small rural communities to larger urban areas. Activities often include book studies, author studies, literary readings by renowned authors, book fairs, and family literacy events. The stewards of Nevada Reading Week include PK-12 school librarians, educators, the Nevada Department of Education, the Nevada State Library, public libraries, community leaders, students and their families. Nevada Reading Week serves to promote a life-long love of reading. From students in Pre-Kindergarten listening attentively on a circle rug to their teacher’s riveting read-aloud to high school seniors engaging in rigorous discussions about a novel, the joy of reading is evident. Each school year begins with the selection of a specific theme that often reflects the spirit of the times. Once the theme is announced, it serves as a vehicle for leading a year-long campaign that culminates in the final celebration during the first week of March.
Nevada Reading Week Online Store - Now OPEN!
Purchase t-shirts or hoodies to celebrate Nevada Reading Week! This is for all students from Pre-K to 12th grade, educators, parents, community members, and anyone who loves reading!
Order now through midnight on January 23, 2025.
Shirts will arrive approximately 3-4 weeks after the online store closes.
Printable Flyer (for sharing)
Nevada Reading Week Resources & learning experiences
TeachingBooks
TeachingBooks is a comprehensive literacy service provided to all Nevada libraries, schools, students, and residents by the Nevada State Library, Archives, and Public Records.
Elevate your Nevada Reading Week celebrations and classroom instruction with TeachingBooks curated booklists for PreK-12th grade.
Participants will explore the TeachingBooks digital platform, gaining access to thousands of resources that enhance book selection, deepen comprehension, and foster a love of reading. Whether you're planning classroom activities. schoolwide events or looking to use these resources with your children at home, this training equips you with the expertise to create meaningful, book-centered experiences for Nevada Reading Week and beyond.
This professional learning for librarians, educators, leaders, parents, and community members.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am PST
*Attendees will qualify to earn a certificate for 2 hours of professional learning from the Nevada Department of Education.
Capstone books presents pebbleGo
Capstone books is donating FREE ACCESS to PebbleGO for all Nevada students. PebbleGo is a library of curriculum-aligned nonfiction articles created by Capstone for easy navigation by elementary students.
Come and learn how you can help your student or child access information.
This is for all librarians, educators, literacy leaders, parents, and community members.
Both sessions are identical. Please select the session that would best fit your schedule.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Session 1:
9:00 am - 10:00 am PST
Session 2:
10:30 - 11:30 am PST
*Attendees will qualify to earn a certificate for 1 hour of professional learning from the Nevada Department of Education.
Nevada Reading Week Conference
Join us for the Nevada Reading Week Conference 2025, where we celebrate our mission of inspiring and instilling the joy and importance of reading across Nevada! This year’s event features an exceptional lineup of presenters who are leaders in literacy and education:
Dr. Nell Duke, a leading researcher in early literacy and instructional excellence
Dr. Ernest Morrell, a visionary scholar in literacy, equity, and transformative education
John Trischitti, an award-winning literacy advocate dedicated to building stronger communities through reading
Dr. Danny Brassell, the dynamic “Jim Carrey of Reading,” who brings joy and energy to literacy engagement
This event is open to all librarians, educators, literacy leaders, and community members. Come and help us kick off Nevada Reading Week with these exceptional leaders.
Author Live Event
This special event connects students, educators, and families with renowned authors for an inspiring, interactive experience. Dive into the world of storytelling as authors share their creative journeys, read excerpts from their books, and answer questions from the audience.
Check out the authors here!
Register for the event here!
*More authors are forthcoming! Make sure to stay tuned!
Featured Author: Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer: Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series (I am Amelia Earhart, I am Abraham Lincoln, I am Rosa Parks), which inspired the hit TV show on PBS KIDS, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. He is also the author of The Escape Artist and eleven other bestselling thrillers, as well as non-fiction books like The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy. In addition to his fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction, Advice, Children’s Books, and even comic books, for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award. Brad is also responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag with his History Channel TV show, Brad Meltzer’s Lost History.
Featured Author: Bao Phi
Bao Phi is an award-winning poet and children’s book author. His stunning debut picture book with illustrator Thi Bui, A Different Pond, won a Caldecott Honor, a Charlotte Zolotow Award, an Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, an Ezra Jack Keats Honor, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, and numerous other awards and accolades. Bao is a single co-parent father, an arts administrator, and a book nerd.
Booklists are now available
Check out the booklists for Nevada Reading Week by clicking here or the resources link at the top of the page. These resources are great for librarians, educators, families, students, community members, and all Nevadans. Help spread the love and joy of reading!