1. Brought to you by:
The I.S. 281 Library

2. Ambassador:
An official representative or messenger.
A person sent as the chief representative of his or her
own government in another country.
Merriam Webster – Word Central Online Dictionary

3. Reading Ambassador
An official reading representative or reading
messenger.
A person sent into their classes as the chief
representative of reading and the school library.
Miss Nesi’s definitions

5. What Does It Take Anyway?
Curiosity to read a variety of books on a number of
subjects.
Willingness to talk to classmates about what you
have read.
Ability to persuade others to read books you enjoyed
reading.

6. What Are the Specific Requirements?
Read at least 15 books including one book in each of
five different Dewey categories.
Write hooks for two different books, one fiction and
one non-fiction.
Return five “I read because…” postcards.
Maintain a Reading Ambassador’s Passport.

7. What Do You Get for Doing All This?
(It’s really not about prizes)
You get smarter.
You get fame in the building.
You get to influence what others are reading.
You will be recognized for helping to get your
schoolmates hooked on reading.

8. So…Do You Think You Have What it Takes to
be a Reading Ambassador?
Take some time to think about it.
Let your L.A. Teacher know if you are interested.
Only sign up if you intend to follow through on
the requirements.

9. A Final Word from Miss Nesi
I need Reading Ambassadors to help me promote more
of the books we have in our library. I cannot do this
without your help.
Become a Reading Ambassador!