The first ever Read-It-Forward in GISD has begun. The Georgetown Middle Schools and Ninth Grade Center join Georgetown Public Library to offer this fun and creative reading experience. Over 400 copies of  Gordon Korman’s book Schooled have been released at various locations on their campuses as well as at GPL. Students who find the packages first get to unwrap and start the reading chain.

Each book has instructions describing steps that the reader should take when the book is finished. GPL is providing a website that will track each copy as well as reader comments. Click the Read-it-Forward graphic above or look for a link on any of the participating campus library web pages.

The most important step is to take the copy and “read-it-forward” by passing it to a friend or leaving it somewhere on campus for another student to find. With so many copies circulating, the goal is to have at least 1000 readers before the end of school.

Georgetown Public Library and the Friends of the Library will host an “After-Schooled” wrap up party on May 9, 2009.  So, read the book, pass it on, get the invitation and then party.  We’ll celebrate the end of Read it Forward with pizza, tie dying, Guitar Hero and more.  Watch for more details on the Schooled tracking site, your campus web page or check with your librarian.

Now go get schooled.

Only 2 more weeks until the After Schooled wrap up party at the Georgetown Public Library.  Anyone who has read “Schooled” by Gordon Korman can pick up an invitation from the Benold, Forbes, Tippit, or NGC librarians.

If you haven’t read the book yet, there is still time.  Find a copy.  Look around your school or ask your friends if they have a copy.  Each book has instructions telling you what to do when you finish the book. GPL is providing a website that will track each copy as well as reader comments. Click the Read-it-Forward graphic above or look for a link on any of the participating campus library web pages.

Read the book and join us at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday May 9, 2009 from 1:30 to 3:00. Celebrate the end of Read it Forward with pizza and soda, tie dying, Guitar Hero, a Tai Chi demonstration and jewelry making. Plus a grand prize drawing for an iPod shuffle. (Must be present to win)