Hidden Gems & New Brunswick Public Schools Read Across America
- Hidden Gems Literary Emporium
- Mar 5, 2024
- 2 min read
Co-founder and Storyteller of Hidden Gems Literary Emporium, Kaila Boulware Sykes, visited two New Brunswick Public Schools this week for Read Across America.
Hidden Gems Literary Emporium co-founder, Kaila Boulware Sykes, reads to elementary school students in New Brunswick, NJ for Read Across America Day.
Livingston Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School invited Hidden Gems Literary Emporim to read children's books to several elementary school readers for Read Across America Day.
Read Across America Day is a nationwide celebration of reading, learning and literacy. For the entire month of March, National Reading Month, Schools and organizations across the country, including Hidden Gems Literary Emporium, will be having programs and events for school-aged youth in an effort to encourage the hobby and skill of reading.
Learning Through Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful way to teach students in a compelling and memorable manner. Sharing narratives through stories, stimulates imagination, encourages empathy, and employs critical thinking skills. Through the art of storytelling, challenging concepts and themes can be conveyed in a relatable context, making them more accessible and understandable. Storytelling fosters an emotional connection, embedding lessons deep within the minds of listeners. Whether through fables, historical anecdotes, or personal accounts, the art of storytelling transforms learning into an immersive experience, leaving a lasting impact on both the student, and the teacher.
More Service for the Month of March
Hidden Gems Literary Emporium has several programs and initiatives happening for National Reading Month, including the launch of the new library for the New York Middle School for Art and Philosophy.
Schools, organizations, and communities who are interested in Hidden Gems programs and educational opportunties can contact (609)-361-4331.
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