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Lambert Reading Night

Author/Illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell will visit Lambert Elementary Nov. 12th. Book order forms are due back to classroom teachers by Thursday, Oct. 24. Books are offered at a discount from publishers in conjunction with this event, and details are at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fXuuHCPGM9VnMV04tcesZOs1YEyLc-O3KuHttc4DqNw/ Matthew will sign the books purchased. Also, each family will receive a copy of Cornbread and Poppy for the Win thanks to Theisen's More for Your Community!

Lambert Families are Invited to

Lamber Reading Night
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm
Featuring Special Guest
Author & Illustrator Matthew Cordell

Matthew Cordell is the author and illustrator of many celebrated picture books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner Wolf in the Snow, Evergreen, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, Hello Neighbor!: The Kind and Caring World of Mr. Rogers, a Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year, and the Cornbread and Poppy series, which Booklist in a starred review has called “a rewarding choice for younger readers.” Matthew lives outside of Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

Please call the Lambert Office 563-927-3515 to share the number of attendees from your family for Family Reading Night by Thursday, October 24.

Book orders also due to the Lambert Office by Thursday, Oct. 24. Matthew will sign books!

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Multiple individuals at all levels demonstrate respect, trust, and integrity while working interdependently toward our goals.


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