Get ready for an unforgettable, book-themed game show experience! New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander hosts authors Dhonielle Clayton, Jerry Craft, and Jennifer L. Holm as book-obsessed contestants in a high energy celebration of the creative art of writing.
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Get ready for an unforgettable, book-themed game show experience! New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander hosts authors Dhonielle Clayton, Jerry Craft, and Jennifer L. Holm as book-obsessed contestants in a high energy celebration of the creative art of writing.
Storytelling becomes a contest in this fast-paced livestream, as authors compete in three book-filled rounds—while your students judge the action and cheer them on. Along the way, students will see how reading and writing help them discover, develop, and share their own voices.
What: Part storytelling, part game show, 100% celebration of creativity
When: May 14, 1:00 - 1:30 PM EST
Who: Students in grades 4–8
Where: Follow instructions below to watch on The First Book Community Platform
Why: Big laughs, books, prizes, and real inspiration for young storytellers
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