On May 21 at 7:00pm, you’re invited to join PBS, Dr. Loriene Roy of the University of Texas, and Julie Hildebrand, an outstanding 4th grade teacher, for top tips and strategies that motivate grade 3-5 students to read over the summer months and help stem the reading slide.

In this focused discussion, you’ll learn about PBS LearningMedia’s free “Summer of Reading” collection and uncover tips and tricks to combat the summer slide from speakers:

– John Sessler, Manager of Program Engagement, PBS LearningMedia

– Dr. Loriene Roy, Ph.D., Professor, University of Texas; former president of the American Library Association; founder and director of “If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything,” a national reading club for American Indian students

– Julie Hildebrand, 4th grade teacher at Austin Independent School District in Austin, Texas, and and 2014 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator

Register here.