| Sept 15 | International Dot Day |
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International Dot Day was inspired by the book by Peter Reynolds, aptly titled, The Dot. In this fantastic picture book, excellent for reading to groups of all ages, Vashti does not believe she can draw. Her teacher encourages her to draw a dot. And SIGN IT. By signing the dot, it becomes her own.
The book was originally published in 2003 by Candlewick Press. It has been translated into over 20 languages so children and adults the world over can enjoy this work.
- The Dot (audiobook/eBook)
- The Dot (used/new copies from independent bookstores)
- The Dot – Audiobook
- The Dot (paperback)
How can you celebrate International Dot Day? Go to The Dot Day’s website, www.thedotclub.org, and find ideas or share your own Dot artwork. Peter Reynolds has created a Dot Club handbook for educators available on the site.
Watch the video of the The Dot, which won the American Library Association’s Carnegie Medal of Excellence.
- Start with a Dot (Guided Journal) : A Journal for Making Your Mark (BAM)
- Start with a Dot (Guided Journal): A Journal for Making Your Mark (Better World Books)
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