MBE celebrates reading

What is better than curling up with a good book on a cold, wintry day? Recently, Mountain Brook Elementary students did just that during Winter Reading Celebration, a school day dedicated to fostering a love for reading. 

Students were encouraged to dress as their favorite literary characters, and several teachers offered bonus opportunities for grades. Many teachers also participated by appearing in costume as well. 

Class visits to the Library Media Center occurred throughout the day, and MBE librarians portrayed the famous Elephant and Piggy characters from the Mo Willems book series. Other celebrity readers visited classrooms and read favorite books to the children. 

Winter Reading Celebration is one of many events the MBE schedules to ensure enthusiasm for reading. In late November, the school hosted its annual Scholastic Book Fair, a perennial favorite among students and parents. In late February, MBE, Cherokee Bend and Brookwood Forest will collaboratively host the annual Writers’ Festival. More information about the featured authors and illustrators can be found by visiting the Library Media Center page on the MBE website and clicking the Writers’ Festival 2014 link.