CELEBRATE READING
&
CELEBRATE SUMMER READING
"The performance
was wonderful. I could
tell that the students
enjoyed listening and
participating. Your
positive message and
enthusiasm for
reading is inspiring."

K-5 Principal
“The program,
CELEBRATE READING,
that you presented last
Friday was excellent. It
was not only entertaining
for everyone but also
reinforced our continual
message for students to
‘Keep on Reading.’ We
wish you continued
success.”                     

-School Superintendent
CELEBRATE READING is a 40-minute reading
enrichment school assembly concert that
captivates and engages your students with songs
that are loaded with some of the most popular
children’s books of all time.

CELEBRATE SUMMER READING is a special
version of CELEBRATE READING that
encourages students to read all summer long.

In both shows your students will be motivated
and inspired as they sing-along, clap-along
and answer fun questions about the many
books, characters and authors presented
in this fast moving and exciting show.

CELEBRATE READING is:

-The perfect kick-off for reading incentive
programs such as
Parents As Reading Partners, Book-IT, RIFF,
Read Across America and others.

-The perfect finale for reading incentive programs.

-Ideal for literacy nights and book fairs.


CELEBRATE SUMMER
READING is:

-A perfect assembly in May and June for
generating interest in summer reading programs.

-Perfect for school and library summer reading
programs throughout July and August.
“I just wanted to let you
know how much the
students and faculty
enjoyed your program.
The students in grades
4-6 remember every
book and author you
mentioned.”   

-Librarian              
Top-shelf!"

-Parent



"It was the best
presentation ever!"

-Classroom Teacher
"What a great way
to motivate children
to read!"

-K-5 Principal
“I just wanted to say
thank you for a
wonderful
performance.  The
students and
teachers enjoyed it
tremendously."

-Classroom Teacher
"We were thrilled to
see the children so
enthusiastic and
willing to participate."

-Reading Specialist
Contact Jim McCarthy
Phone: 315-676-9227
Email: jimmccarthy1@msn.com
www.jimmccarthysongs.com
“My students absolutely
loved  your electric
guitar and I loved the
way that you continually
asked them questions
about the many books
that you sang about. It
actually made the
performance resonate
with the students. They
not only participated but
they were truly engaged
as well. Wonderful
assembly!!”

-Reading Specialist
“The best assembly
ever!! Please come
back next year!”

-Librarian
"Thank you for coming to
our school. Your
performance was an
amazing blend of music
and literacy. It was easy
to identify your teaching
skills in how well you
connected and interacted
with the children. They
were engaged and
attentive. Your music
skills added color and
depth to your show. You
communicated the love of
both reading and music. I
recommend this
celebration of literacy to
any elementary
student body."

- Title 1 Reading Specialist
Song Clip:
The People Read Tonight