CELEBRATE 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. Fueled by Jim McCarthy's
electric guitar, 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.

-A great end-of-the-year concert that encourages students to read
all summer long and to join a summer reading program.

-Great for summer reading programs.
“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
AUDIO CLIP:
We All Love To Read
“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
Stevens Elementary
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