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Xenia’s youngest readers will be ‘saved’ by Reading to the Rescue at the upcoming annual Right To Read celebration that will be held from Sept. 13 to 17 and feature visiting husband-and-wife illustrators Christopher and Jeanette Canyon of Columbus.
Jeanette Canyon is known for her critically acclaimed picture books based on relief sculptures made with polymer clay. She received her BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design and has served as an arts educator at the prestigious Columbus School for Girls, as well as professional speaker.
His talents as a critically acclaimed illustrator of numerous children’s books---as well as accomplished singer, guitarist and performer---has made Christopher Canyon a leader in the world of children’s literature. He has illustrated many children’s books, including his picture book adaptations of several classic songs by the late singer/songwriter John Denver (Sunshine on My Shoulders, Grandma’s Feather Bed and Take Me Home Country Roads.)
The Xenia Community School’s Annual Right to Read celebration will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Central Middle School. Activities will include face painting, games led by physical education teachers, art activities, reading groups, songs, readathons, book sales and a book signing. All events will center on emergency and rescue situations, as well as the professionals who work in rescue-related agencies.
A week-long reading incentive program, Right to Read Week is designed to urge students to read more often and to discover reading is fun. Students who read a total of 150 minutes during Right to Read Week may receive recognition for meeting their goal.
The Canyons will present at all Xenia elementary schools, St. Brigid School and Cedarville University at a children’s literature class.
Right to Read Week is a reading incentive program designed to both urge students to read and discover that reading is fun. All XCS Right to Read events are funded through community donations and a federal grant.
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