@image /content/dam/pebblegodev/community/great-story-makers-parade.png Are you looking for an [b]engaging, literacy-rich experience[/b] that brings real excitement to your classroom? From [b]March 2–6[/b], the [url=https://pebblego.com/pebbletown/great-story-makers-parade-pebbletown][b]Great Story Makers Parade[/b][/url] invites educators, librarians, and students from across the country to join a [i]free, weeklong virtual celebration of reading, storytelling, and creative learning[/i] from published Capstone authors and illustrators. Looking to inspire readers and support literacy in meaningful ways? This event offers practical and engaging opportunities for every educator. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/community/Group%20634789.png[100px] @h2 What Students Will Gain @h3 Live Engagement with Authors and Illustrators Students will have the opportunity to meet real authors and illustrators in live, virtual sessions, bringing the storytelling process to life. These interactions will help students see writing and reading as creative, dynamic, and personal. Open Q&A opportunities at the end of each session encourage students to share their own ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and see themselves as part of the creative conversation. @h3 Behind-The-Scenes Learning These sessions take students inside the creative writing process, from the spark of an idea to a finished book, showing the book-making process from ideation to revision and design as well as the importances of teamwork and collaboration. By pulling back the curtain on publishing, students will discover that meaningful stories often grow from everyday experiences and their own unique perspectives, helping them recognize that they, too, can become storytellers. @h3 Creative Thinking and Real Participation Attending multiple sessions invites students to explore storytelling from multiple angles — thinking visually, considering how words and images work together, and learning the collaborative process behind creating a book. Along the way, students will gain a deeper understanding of narrative structure, creative decision-making, and teamwork. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/community/Group%20634336.png[100px] @h2 What Educators Will Gain @h3 Practical, Classroom-Ready Strategies In addition to student sessions, the Parade also features educator-focused workshops designed to support your classroom. These short, 30-minute sessions deliver practical tips you can use right away, whether your goal is motivating reluctant readers or integrating high-interest content into literacy blocks. You’ll walk away with simple and concrete integration strategies that save planning time while increasing student engagement. More importantly, you’ll gain new ways to use trusted resources like PebbleGo to build background knowledge, support differentiated instruction, and create meaningful entry points for every learner. In just two, half-hour sessions, you’ll leave with tools that not only energize your teaching but also help students grow into more confident, curious, and capable readers. @h3 Real Examples to Bring Back to Your Classroom From exploring author inspiration to uncovering how books are made, many sessions provide behind-the-scenes insights your students will connect with. You’ll gain firsthand examples that make abstract writing and publishing concepts tangible for learners. Each session also includes a ready-to-use printable activity, making it easy to extend the experience beyond the live event. These activities reinforce key literacy skills — from comprehension and reflection to writing and critical thinking — while giving students structured opportunities to apply what they’ve learned. For teachers, that means less prep time and a clear, meaningful way to turn inspiration into instruction. In addition, sessions are paired with related resources in PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next, helping students connect fictional stories to standards-aligned nonfiction topics. By linking narrative elements to knowledge-rich content, you can deepen background knowledge, strengthen vocabulary development, and build research skills — all while reinforcing the literacy concepts introduced during the session. The result is a seamless bridge between engagement and academic growth. @h3 Support for Diverse Learning Goals From inspiring creative ideation and storytelling techniques to hands-on strategies for using PebbleGo’s nonfiction articles and Capstone eBooks, these educator-focused sessions go beyond inspiration; they provide actionable next steps. Teachers will walk away with practical ways to integrate high-interest content into literacy blocks, research projects, and cross-curricular instruction. These sessions are designed to help educators support diverse learning goals, including building background knowledge, strengthening reading comprehension, scaffolding research skills, and increasing engagement for reluctant readers. Whether you’re differentiating emergent readers, challenging advanced learners, or connecting literacy to social studies and science standards, these sessions offer adaptable strategies that can be applied immediately in classrooms and libraries. @image /content/dam/pebblegodev/community/collage-balloons-school-supplies.png[600px] @h2 Why It Matters The Great Story Makers Parade isn’t just another virtual event; it’s a perfect chance to: * [b]Integrate authentic literacy learning with inspiration[/b] from real authors and illustrators * [b]Build student excitement around reading and writing[/b] through unique, interactive sessions * [b]Support all learners[/b] with inclusive and accessible content that aligns with curriculum goals Best of all, each session is free and flexible for busy school schedules, with short, easy- to- digest 30-minute sessions that fit easily into your day. From creative spark to story creation, engaging Q&A moments to practical educator strategies, the Great Story Makers Parade is an experience your whole school can benefit from. Sign up today and get ready to celebrate stories with your students! @button #8DF1FF https://pebblego.com/pebbletown/great-story-makers-parade-pebbletown Save your spot