Read for the Record 2019

Today is Jumpstart’s Read for the Record 2019! It’s an initiative created to “raise awareness about the critical importance of early literacy” where millions of adults and children all read the same title. This year’s title is Thank You, Omu! by author-illustrator Oge Mora.

About the Book

“In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that’s perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community.

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu’s delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?

Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu’s stew, with an extra serving of love. An author’s note explains that ‘Omu’ (pronounced AH-moo) means ‘queen’ in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean ‘Grandma.’ This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora’s life.”

I really enjoyed this book when I reviewed it for #blogbookaday last year, so you’ll definitely want to pick up a copy!

How to Participate

All you have to do is read Thank You, Omu! with your kids today! And then record that you’ve read it on the Jumpstart website. If you don’t have a copy of the title at home or in your school, don’t fret! Jumpstart has made a digital copy available in both English and Spanis on their website.

Jumpstart has also created a little reading guide as well for parents, teachers, and librarians to take advantage of. With questions, vocabulary, and tips for reading aloud this quick, one-page guide can enhance your reading experience today! Don’t forget to record your Read for the Record 2019 experience adn