ACARC Event Best Books: Spark Joy, Inspire Readers - December 4th, 2025

Best Books: Spark Joy, Inspire Readers

There’s nothing like a great book to ignite a love of reading—and we’ve got fresh titles to share! At ACARC’s ever-popular Best Books event, three local experts will highlight their top Children’s and Young Adult picks to help you connect students with books that engage, reflect, and inspire. Whether you teach early readers or teens, you’ll leave with fresh titles to engage, inspire, and delight readers of all ages. Registration is required.  Don’t miss this joyful celebration of books!

Format:  VIRTUAL - Meeting link will be forwarded to registered and paid participants.

Date:  Thursday, December 4, 2025

Time:  4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (1.5 CTLE hours)

Presenters:  Sherry Guice, South Colonie Schools, Susan Kirby-LeMon, Shenendehowa Central Schools, Colleen Kuno, South Colonie Schools

ACARC Contacts:  Mary Sandoval and Abbey Ferris - acarcny@gmail.com 

Fee:  $30 for ACARC yearly membership* (includes all PD events for 2025–26; Dr. Guice’s Book Clubs cost extra)

Nonmember fee: $10 per event

*This fee includes:

• Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year.

• A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA).

• A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November.

*** Additional fee for Dr. Guice’s full year book study group.