Media Alert - Read Across America brings local authors and volunteer readers to share the love of reading at schools across Greater New Haven

[Caitlin Dalton]

PRESS CONTACTS:  
Caitlin Dalton, Sr. Director of Marketing and Engagement 
United Way of Greater New Haven 
cell (203) 887-8827 | cda...@uwgnh.org 

 

Dennis Velasquez, Volunteer Manager  
United Way of Greater New Haven 
cell (203) 993-7497 | dvela...@uwgnh.org 

 

MEDIA ALERT 

United Way of Greater New Haven kicks off Read Across America by bringing local authors and community volunteers to elementary schools! 

 

NEW HAVEN, CT – Join United Way of Greater New Haven as we kick off Read Across America! 

Starting on Monday, March 2nd, United Way will be coordinating reading events across 15 elementary schools in 6 towns. Come and witness the start of this celebration of literacy by visiting schools in New Haven, Guilford, and West Haven. During the first two weeks of March, we will be hosting over 250 community volunteers and even local authors who will be reading their own stories! After every classroom reading, United Way will donate 2-3 books to help teachers build their classroom library. Nearly 700 books will be donated over the course of Read Across America. 

WHAT:  Photo, video, and interview opportunity 
 Authors and community volunteers reading to students 

WHEN, WHERE, AND WHO:  

• Monday, 3/2, 8:30 AM – 10 AM: Clinton Ave School, 293 Clinton Ave, New Haven, CT 06513 
• Jehan Madhani, author of “Eli and the Uncles” 
• United Way of Greater New Haven volunteers 
• Press Contact: Caitlin Dalton, 203 – 887 – 8827 

 

• Tuesday, 3/3, 9:10 AM – 10 AM: Guilford Lakes School, 40 Maupas Rd, Guilford, CT 06437 
• United Way of Greater New Haven volunteers 
• Press Contact: Caitlin Dalton, 203 – 887 – 8827 

 

• Wednesday, 3/4, 9:30 AM – 11 AM: Washington School, 369 Washington Ave, West Haven, CT 06516 
• Malik Champlain, author of “Mason's Big Hair Adventure” 
• United Way of Greater New Haven volunteers 
• Press Contact: Dennis Velasquez, 203 – 993 – 7497 

 

• Thursday, 3/5, 9 AM – 10:30 AM: Church Street School, 95 Church St, Hamden, CT 06514 
• Alan Katz, author of “Got Your Nose” 
• United Way of Greater New Haven volunteers 
• Press Contact: Caitlin Dalton, 203 – 887 - 8827 
   

About United Way of Greater New Haven: 
United Way of Greater New Haven has been here for over 100 years, working to meet the needs of our neighbors who need help and fighting for stronger, more equitable communities. Join the movement to Live United at www.uwgnh.org.  

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Caitlin Dalton (she/her)  Sr. Dir. of Marketing & Engagement United Way of Greater New Haven  (c) 203.887.8827 | cda...@uwgnh.org

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