As the effects of COVID-19 continue to evolve, we are wishing good health and peace to the greater Words Alive and San Diego community! And as we continue to navigate this situation, we are writing to share free and engaging resources to continue connecting children, teens and families to the power of reading!

Please use and share these ideas as ways to support learning, healing, and a sense of connection among your families, students, and communities!

Visit our Books Connect Us page at www.wordsalive.org/booksconnectus, and check back often as new content is added daily.

Here's a sneak peak:

#QuaranTEENS: Where you'll find:
- Activities and writing prompts helping teens process and cope with impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as response poetry and 6-word memoirs. Fun challenges for teens on TikTok, live author talks, and virtual book discussions are coming soon!
- Collection of videos from YA authors and illustrators with insights into their experiences as writers and creators.
Story Station: Where you'll find:
- A growing collection of ready videos of wonderful stories read by both authors and Words Alive guest readers, many with links to ideas for extended activities that families can do together at home. Stories in Spanish are coming soon!
- Short videos for parents and caregivers about strategies they can use to help children connect with books and stories at home.
- Storytime on Facebook Live!: Join us every weekday at 2pm PST for a new, interactive storytime. Our first two have seen over 1,500 views and were a blast! Find us on Facebook at @WordsAliveSD. Please share with families, on social media, and with fellow educators.

From everyone at Words Alive, stay safe, be well, and we'll see you soon.