About this Event
First 5 Shasta and Reach Higher Shasta invite* your Shasta County childcare, preschool, Pre-K, TK , K, 1st or 2nd grade class, story time or group serving Shasta County children to join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026 to be a part of Shasta Reads! We provide the book and material and you provide the setting for young children to enjoy Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller, the 2026 Shasta Reads book!
What is Shasta Reads?
Shasta Reads is a local celebration of reading hosted by Reach Higher Shasta and First 5 Shasta to promote early literacy. Shasta Reads highlights the importance of building children's vocabulary and love for reading and we can't wait for you to join us! On October 22, 2026 Shasta County children and adults will gather to read Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller, the 2026 Shasta Reads book.
About the 2026 Shasta Reads book
When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better, wondering: What does it mean to be kind?
From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving story explores what kindness is, and how any act, big or small, can make a difference, or at least help a friend.
With a gentle text from award-winning author of Sophie's Squash, Pat Zietlow Miller, and irresistible art from Jan Hill, Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world.
How do I get a book and participate in Shasta Reads?
- Register to read! Registration closes September 28.
- Multiple classes/groups on the same campus/site can register but please register each participating Shasta County class or group separately.
- Guest Readers are available to read in your classroom/site!
- Your book (one book per class/event) and event materials will be delivered to your site by October 15.
*Registration is limited to Shasta County classes/sites.
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