Hilltown Families 
October is National Book Month
Web Reviews for National Book Month
CRAFT IDEAS
Web Site: www.crayola.com. Collection of craft ideas inspired by National Book Month in October. Includes ideas for making bookmarks, learning about the Braille alphabet, and making handmade books. Also includes lesson plans with ideas such as making models of fantasy characters out of clay, and making a card and writing to an author. From Crayola. Note: While activities suggest the use of Crayola products, such use is not required. (c. LII)
A MONTH OF READING WITH THE NEA
Web Site: www.nea.org. Collection of ideas for monthly reading activities for children. Includes ideas for Newbery and Caldecott Awards for January, Black History Month in February, National Poetry Month in April, Christopher Robin’s birthday in August, National Book Month in October, and the winter solstice in December. Also includes short lists of author birthdays and links to reading lists. From the National Education Association (NEA). (c. LII)
Yeah, Swaptree is fantastic!
To celebrate national book month, sign up for http://www.swaptree.com.
Its a great place to get free books, cds, dvds, and video games.
To celebrate national book month, swaptree will even pay for your shipping, if you tell your friends.