2. Ambassador:
An official representative or messenger.
A person sent as the chief representative of his or her
own government in another country.
Merriam Webster – Word Central Online Dictionary
3. Reading Ambassador
An official reading representative or reading
messenger.
A person sent into their classes as the chief
representative of reading and the school library.
Miss Nesi’s definitions
4.
5. What Does It Take Anyway?
Curiosity to read a variety of books on a number of
subjects.
Willingness to talk to classmates about what you
have read.
Ability to persuade others to read books you enjoyed
reading.
6. What Are the Specific Requirements?
Read at least 15 books including one book in each of
five different Dewey categories.
Write hooks for two different books, one fiction and
one non-fiction.
Return five “I read because…” postcards.
Maintain a Reading Ambassador’s Passport.
7. What Do You Get for Doing All This?
(It’s really not about prizes)
You get smarter.
You get fame in the building.
You get to influence what others are reading.
You will be recognized for helping to get your
schoolmates hooked on reading.
8. So…Do You Think You Have What it Takes to
be a Reading Ambassador?
Take some time to think about it.
Let your L.A. Teacher know if you are interested.
Only sign up if you intend to follow through on
the requirements.
9. A Final Word from Miss Nesi
I need Reading Ambassadors to help me promote more
of the books we have in our library. I cannot do this
without your help.
Become a Reading Ambassador!