I saw this posted on another listserv that I am on. Thus, I thought that I would share... Parents magazine just announced a NEW partnership *#ReadTogetherBeTogether* (launched yesterday) and for all the moms/dads out there who are hunkering down with their kiddos - this is coming at a perfect time. *Here's the scoop – **#ReadTogetherBeTogether* The U.S. children’s divisions of Penguin Random House, Penguin Young Readers and Random House Children’s Books, in partnership with Meredith/PARENTS, are launching *READ TOGETHER, BE TOGETHER. * Originally slated to launch in summer 2020 is kicking off now, in light of the current COVID-19 situation, with a series of daily virtual story times with bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators, and celebrity readers. This week’s schedule featuring reading by Misty Copeland, Danica McKellar, Tiffani Thiessen, Brady Smith, Scott Kelly and B.J. Novak can be found at the *readtogetherbetogether.com <http://readtogetherbetogether.com/>**. *The dedicated website will also host reading tips for parents and caregivers developed with PARENTS, as well as an extensive list of recommended age-appropriate books. Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA *Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014* Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) *Region 3 Director* American Association of School Librarians (AASL) *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2019-2022* East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL@mimame.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> 810.333.5873