International DOT DAY Live Stream at KidLit TV HQ!




Thank you for celebrating International DOT DAY with KidLit TV!

Thank you for watching our Livestream! It’s archived right here and can be viewed at any time!

Watch LIVE drawing with illustrators from the world of children’s literature. Let’s inspire kids to make their mark!

Special appearances by Peter H. Reynolds, Paul Reynolds, Dot Day founder, Terry Shay, and Boston Mayor, Martin Walsh!

And illustrators from the world of children’s literature:
Anna Raff –  @annaraffNYC
Joyce Wan – @wanart
Lori Richmond – @loririchmond
Michael Arndt – @animalopoeia
David Ezra Stein
 Special Thanks to our sponsor: Faber-Castell
REGISTER for INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY

Want to make your mark this year and show the world your creative side? Register for Dot Day and participate. You can sign up HERE!

 

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Dot Day Resources for your classroom!

Dot Day Special: Ready Set Draw-ish with Peter H. Reynolds

Ready Set Draw-ISH - Peter Reynolds Featured Image

Dot Day Special StoryMakers with Peter H. Reynolds

KidLit Podcast: Dot Day Special StoryMakers with Peter H. Reynolds

 
Dot Day articles from KidLit TV members:
How to Write a Dot Day Poem

 
 Educator Kim Vij, created a Dot Day craft for us!
 
Faber-Castell Activity for Dot Day!
Faber Castell Activity The Dot
Download Michael Arndt’s Librarian Love POSTER!
ALL ABOUT THE DOT and Peter’s CREATRILOGY


The Dot - Dot DayThe Dot
Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Published by Candlewick Press

Vashti is not an artist. She jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. “There” she says. That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti’s journey of surprise and self-discovery.

Ish - Dot DayIsh
Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Published by Candlewick Press

Ramon loves to draw and it makes him happy but, in one split second everything changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon’s older brother, Leon, turns Ramon’s carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just “right.”


Sky Color - Dot DaySky Color
Written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Published by Candlewick Press

Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can’t wait to begin! But how can Marisol make a sky without blue paint?

ALL ABOUT PETER H. REYNOLDS

Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times best-selling illustrator who has created many acclaimed books for children. In addition to his Creatrilogy The Dot, Ish,  and Sky Color he is the author-illustrator of Happy Dreamer,  Rose’s Garden, The North Star, and So Few of Me and illustrated I Am Peace and I Am Yoga written by Susan Verde. Peter H. Reynolds helps inspire children find their creative side and dream big through his art and writing!

Find his books and more at Blue Bunny Books

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Produced by Julie Gribble @JulieGribbleNYC

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY
International Dot Day
, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.

And each year on International Dot Day – with the help of people just like you – the inspiration continues. What started as a story in the pages of a book is transforming teaching and learning around the world as people of all ages re-discover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.

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Kid Lit TV Commenter Karron Dobbs

We’re excited about sharing the livestream on Friday. I’m bringing some groups into the library and would like to let the teachers know how long the presentation will last. Can you give me a time frame please?

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Kid Lit TV Commenter Julie Gribble

What wonderful news! Thank you so much and please ask questions and share your students’ artwork with us using #MakeYourMark. The livestream should be about 40 – 45 minutes!

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