Looking for a way to fundraise and build a love of reading in your school? In this episode, we share how a well-planned Read-a-Thon can bring in big funds for books while creating a strong literacy culture. Amanda walks through her recent experience running a successful Read-a-Thon, including choosing a platform, organizing volunteers, and getting local businesses involved. We’re also talking about the perks of hosting a book fair (yes, in high school) to set the stage for an amazing school year ahead!Amanda has compiled her step-by-step process for hosting a read-a-thon into a resource for you, complete with text message, social media, and email prompts for families! And guess what? If you’re a member of <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131293/subscribe'>Happy Hour</a>, you’ll receive it for FREE! If you aren’t a member of Happy Hour, you can grab that resource here.Resources:<ul><li><a href='https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Read-A-Thon-Fundraiser-Complete-Toolkit-for-Read-Across-America-Theme-13219587'>Amanda's Read-a-Thon Resource</a></li><li><a href='https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/login?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Homepage+specific+ads&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6910006589&hsa_cam=18797425091&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_i_BhCzARIsANimeoF4sTDFU2bvQwQMAPyXqjkNk6oymdezFOiBVw8h5Ishi5pAOfQDucAaArylEALw_wcB'>Get Movin’ Fund Hub</a></li><li><a href='https://rallyup.com/?ac_source=google_ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=19635613830&utm_content=143614745497&utm_term=rallyup%20raffle&uqweas=1&utm_term=rallyup%20raffle&utm_campaign=Brand+-+Search+-+Cold+-+$78&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3188620365&hsa_cam=19635613830&hsa_grp=143614745497&hsa_ad=701731949967&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-961694304699&hsa_kw=rallyup%20raffle&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_i_BhCzARIsANimeoEYW3fdnHxiUmMmxvDPaRtr0S83Z2zGPvEHx1r0VXxZhKZfXTeQXYQaAh-1EALw_wcB'>RallyUp</a></li><li><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131293/subscribe'>Join Happy Hour!</a></li></ul>SHOW NOTES: <a href='https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode254'>https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode254</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2131293/open_sms">"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"</a>Ready to make your summer reading program awesome? Head to <a href="https://www.bravenewteaching.com/summerreading">bravenewteaching.com/summerreading</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131293/supporters/new">Support the show</a>📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 <ul> <li><a href='https://shop.bravenewteaching.com/happyhour'>Join Happy Hour!</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.curriculumrehab.com/course'>Curriculum Rehab</a></li> <li><a href='https://shop.bravenewteaching.com/masterclass'>Down with the Reading Quiz</a></li> <li><a href='https://shop.bravenewteaching.com/'>Shop the BNT Resource Library</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/bravenewteaching/'>Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching</a></li> <li>Subscribe to our <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@TheCaffeinatedClassroom'>YouTube Channel</a> </li> </ul>

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