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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://everychildareader.net/cbw/spring-2021/">Book Week Pledge to Participate Deadline: March 22</a> (runs May 3-9<sup>th</sup>)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are interested in celebrating Children's Book Week this spring and want to receive two copies of Bryan Collier's stunning poster,
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please make sure to complete this easy form</a> by March 22.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It’s easy and free to participate with thousands of other children’s book lovers coast to coast. Through the generous support of The QMC Group this is the first year that families, teachers, and readers at home can pledge and receive posters!
You can also pledge the participation of your library school/classroom, or bookstore and receive posters there.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You'll receive two posters PLUS first access to all the free resources and activities for Book Week, all being released later in March. Resources include participation ideas, original bookmarks by five wonderful book creators, step-by-step
drawing activities from fantastic artists, and our Superpower Challenge.<o:p></o:p></p>
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