CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) recognizes Nevada Reading Week, celebrated February 28 – March 4, 2022. Proclaimed by Governor Steve Sisolak, Nevada Reading Week is focused on inspiring and instilling the joy and importance of reading across Nevada.

“Reading is fundamental. I am infinitely proud that our team at NDE continues to support educators in delivering literacy instruction,” said Jhone Ebert, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “We celebrate our incredible student artists who are helping Nevada to ‘catch the reading wave,’ and look forward to several fun, educational activities kicking off on February 28 for Nevada Reading Week!”

The theme for the Nevada Reading Week 2022 is “Catch the Reading Wave.” NDE recognizes Nevada Connections Academy sophomore Gretchen Riccobuono as the grand prize winner of the 2022 Nevada Reading Week Poster Art Contest. Her drawing will serve as the Statewide logo on t-shirts, bookmarks, and posters. Kristyn Raney, a freshman student at Founders Classical Academy, is recognized as the runner up at the secondary level. The art work of the finalists and winner are hanging prominently in the Nevada Department of Education offices in both Carson City and Las Vegas.

“As we kick off Nevada Reading Week, family and community members can get involved and celebrate with us in many ways,” said Superintendent Ebert. “I encourage parents and family members to read with your children 20 minutes each day, as it is a proven way to inspire a life-long passion for reading. Community members can get involved by donating books or reaching out to a nearby school to read in the classroom.”

There are many ways educators, school leaders, librarians, students, and families can celebrate and participate in Nevada Reading Week:

Live Author Events During Nevada Reading Week

New this year, NDE is thrilled to announce a series of Nevada Reading Week Live Author Events, available at various grade levels. Educators can register for author events and log in virtually with their class. Visit the Author Event Series website to see details for each event and register.

Catch the Reading Wave Photo Contest

NDE wants to see how students, families, educators, and the community likes to “Catch the Reading Wave!” Individuals can share a photo of their favorite place to read or favorite book for the chance to be featured on Nevada Ready social media channels. Photos will be accepted from February 28 until March 31, learn more and enter at the photo contest website.

Reading Resources for Nevada Educators, Students, and Families

NDE is pleased to share several literary resources for Nevada educators, students, and families for Reading Week and all year long:

myON is a digital reading platform available to all Nevada students and educators for24/7 access.

Teaching Books – The Nevada State Library Association offers access to Teaching Books to any Nevada resident. Teaching Books provides comprehensive literary resources for educators, students, and families Statewide.

Literacy Curriculum and Instructional Resources – Educators can access literacy curriculum in Canvas, Nevada’s Learning Management Platform, and Discovery Education.

Visit the NDE website to find additional literary resources and learn more about Nevada Reading Week 2022.  

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ABOUT THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with Nevada’s 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Carson City and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State, working to achieve its mission to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators.