one school one book

One Book One Maple Glen is a beloved tradition where all students and staff unite around a shared story. This year’s selection, The Nocturnals by Tracey Hecht, sparked excitement as students dove into the adventures of its memorable characters. The experience kicked off during Read Across America Week with assemblies featuring surprise mystery readers—our very own Maple Glen teachers and staff—and continued with classroom read-alouds. Students also enjoyed virtual visits with the Elmwood Park Zoo team to learn about real nocturnal animals and with the author Tracey Hecht.

🎥 See this video to learn more about the program from reading specialists Marisa Bell and Katie Wengert.