Special editions of 'Piper Chen Sings' are now available to pre-order in English and Spanish! Copies are $7 per book for a case of 25 or $11 per individual copy. Shipping will begin in September in time for #ReadfortheRecord2024 in October. Order today!
bit.ly/44eHpWz

TOMORROW, at 12pm ET, the co-authors of 'Piper Chen Sings,' Phillipa Soo (Hamilton) and Maris Pasquale Doran, will be joining Jumpstart CEO Crystal Rountree for a SPECIAL IG Live to provide a sneak peek of this year’s #ReadfortheRecord2024 book! Be sure to tune in!

#TipTuesday : Engage kids with stories by making silly faces! 😜 Use voices & expressions to convey emotions, boosting their social skills. Let's dive into the wonderful world of storytelling!

At the DC Cherry Blossom Kite Festival, our incredible Jumpstart team, 54 Corps Members and volunteers from GW University, spread the gift of literacy by reading in English & Spanish and distributing 350 literacy kits to children and families. Kudos to our dedicated team!

This month, we're excited to spotlight De'Shawn, named 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year! Former Jumpstart Corps Member at @umassboston, now a 4th grade inclusion teacher at Maria Hastings Elementary. Congrats, De'Shawn!
#TeacherOfTheYear #JumpstartAlumni

🙌 Put your hands in the air if you're excited for the weekend! 🌟 Whether you're diving into new books, exploring the outdoors, or unleashing creativity with arts and crafts, we hope our Jumpstart community has a great weekend!

Happy National School Librarian Day! Jumpstart is proud to work with librarians, teachers and schools across the country to get diverse books into the hands of young children each year as we #ReadForTheRecord2024 . What’s a positive memory you have of your library or librarian?

Don't let the rain stop you; take young adventurers on a journey outdoors. Engaging in outdoor activities stimulates all five senses, nurturing a child's understanding of the world around them. Every moment is a learning adventure! #TipTuesday #EarlyChildhoodEducation

#ReadForTheRecord2024 has kicked off! On Oct 24th we will read Piper Chen Sings, co-written by award-winning Hamilton actress Phillipa Soo & Maris Pasquale Doran, & illustrated by Qin Leng! Stay tuned for more information and book sales starting April 23rd bit.ly/3Q5bf7z

#ReadForTheRecord2024 is starting now! On Oct 24th we will read Piper Chen Sings, co-written by award-winning Hamilton actress Phillipa Soo & Maris Pasquale Doran & illustrated by Qin Leng! Books will be available starting April 23rd in English and Spanish bit.ly/3ACMf1o

Explore 'To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights' by Angela Dalton! Discover the empowering story of Nichelle Nichols, breaking barriers and inspiring others as Lieutenant Uhura. View our Women's History Month book list bit.ly/4cfzig2

Coming soon... we have some exciting Read for the Record news for you. Get ready for a special announcement next week!

#ReadForTheRecord2024

Jump into today's Women's History Month book recommendation, 'Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey from Refugee to Olympic Swimmer' by Reem Faruqi. Experience the inspiring tale of courage and perseverance! Explore our full book list bit.ly/4cfzig2

We are thrilled to spotlight one of Jumpstart's incredible alumni, Emma, who recently won Teacher of the Year! Emma served as a Jumpstart Team Leader and Volunteer Coordinator at The Catholic University of America and is now a first grade teacher at St. Joseph School Cockeysville, MD. Congrats, Emma!

Celebrate Women's History Month with 'Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré' by Anika Aldamuy Denise and learn about Pura's inspiring journey championing bilingual literature. Check out our full book list today! bit.ly/4cfzig2

Glide through Women's History Month with our book recommendation 'Marvelous Mabel: Figure Skating Superstar' by Crystal Hubbard! Written and illustrated with warmth, this is a tale of determination and grit that continues to inspire. View the book list: bit.ly/4cfzig2

Dive into Women's History Month with 'Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston' by Alicia D. Williams! Discover the inspiring journey of Zora, an extraordinary writer who changed American literature. View book list bit.ly/4cfzig2

Celebrate Women's History Month by reading 'Finding my Dance' by Ria Thundercloud, illustrated by Kalila J. Fuller! Follow Ria's inspiring dance journey, from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional. Check out the full book list here: bit.ly/4cfzig2

Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month with diverse storybooks! Check out some of these books with children to learn about the many, different things that women have done to make change in the arts, sports, community, and media!

🎉 Happy #International Women's Day! At Jumpstart, we celebrate the women in our community and the 90% of women who make up the ECE workforce. They deserve thriving wages and more resources. Join us in advocating for these amazing women! Tag a woman educator to show your support.