Books and Brackets: Kids take on reading challenge modeled after March Madness tournament
Union County Public Schools kicked off the 2023 “Books and Brackets” reading challenge in February.
I had a blast talking to these amazing readers in @UCPSNC today📚! I wish I knew it was pajama day too 🤩
Story ahead on @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/ILbDgzvNUc— Genevieve Curtis (@GenevieveonTV) March 7, 2023
The competition is modeled after the March Madness tournament.
“The goal that we have for our class this year is a 40-book challenge,” said student Grayson Grayson Shumard.
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In the video at the top of this webpage, Channel 9′s Genevieve Curtis explains how it encourages creativity and the love of ready.
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