1. “Be A Millionaire” 25 Books Campaign
Thirteenth Avenue School
Ms. Kimberly Mackey, Principal
Dr. Kriss Kemp-Graham, Vice Principal
Ms. LaShanda Gilliam, Vice Principal

2. 1,000,000 Words = 25 Books

3. What is the 25 Books Campaign?
The 25 Books Campaign is a school-wide initiative requiring all students to read 25 books during the academic school year.

4. What is the purpose of the 25 Books Campaign?
To improve vocabulary
To encourage students to read for pleasure
To read multiple genres
To read multiple works by the same author
To improve reading skills

5. Program Overview  
In order for a student to get credit for reading a book, the student will be filling out book logs and other activities that show that a book has been read.
The number of books read will be recorded by the student in their Reading Log, the culminating assignment turned in to their teacher , and its completion signed off by the teacher.
Monthly reading goals have been set. Students reaching the monthly goals qualify for receiving incentive prizes.

6. Monthly Reading Goals
To help students slowly reach the goal of reading 25 books, monthly standards have been set.
September Books
October Books
November Books
December Books
January Books
February Books
March Books
April Books
May Books

7. As Parents You Play an Important Role...
By getting involved, you are letting your child know that reading is important.
Your role is to support your child in reading.

8. How You Can Help... Ideally…
Students are required to read for at least 25 minutes a night at home.
Yes, this means turning off the television, video games, music, and the computer in order to make time to read.
It is up to you to reinforce the importance of taking time to read.
How You Can Help...  
NO…
Television
Video Games
Music
Computer
For Only
25 Minutes Each Night

9. Areas of the Library: non-fiction
· Technology
· Arts
· Literature
· History
· Biographies
· General Works
· Philosophy
· Social Sciences
· Languages
· Natural Science

10. Areas of the Library & Genres: Fiction
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Mystery
Romance
Short Stories
Science Fiction

11. Additional Genres: How to Books Drama Horror Essays Humor Fables
Poetry
Speeches
Westerns
Drama
Essays
Fables
Fairy Tales
Folklore

12. TYPES OF READING MATERIALS:
Books
Magazines
Newspapers
e-Books

13. Visit Your Neighborhood Library & Your School Library Regularly!

14. You Can Be a "Millionaire” Reader