Inspiring a Passion for Reading and Learning
November is a time for giving thanks and here at Island Readers & Writers we have much to be thankful for. We are thankful for the patience and determination of teachers, students, and families who continue to find ways to connect despite the numerous obstacles placed before them. Mainers are known to be resilient and […]
More than 100 seventh graders from each school in the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (MDIRSS) spent an activity-filled day together at Camp Beech Cliff during the 7th Grade Read in October, with a highlight being the group discussions and presentation with award-winning author Gary Schmidt. Since the start of the school year, seventh […]
Thanks to the Seal Cove Auto Museum, part of Gary Schmidt’s middle-grade novel “Pay Attention, Carter Jones” came to life for participants in the IRW Community Book Club! Kids and adults in the book club had free admission to the museum and took a spin in a real, vintage Bentley, just like the one Mr. […]
