CELEBRATE READING
"The performance
was wonderful. I
could tell that the
students enjoyed
listening and
participating. Your
positive message
and enthusiasm for
reading is inspiring."

K-5 Principal
“The program,
CELEBRATE
READING, that you
presented last Friday
was excellent. It was
not only entertaining
for everyone but also
reinforced our
continual message
for students to ‘Keep
on Reading.’ We
wish you continued
success.”                     

-School
Superintendent
CELEBRATE READING is a 40-minute reading enrichment school assembly
concert that captivates and engages your students with songs that are loaded with
some of the most popular children’s books of all time. Fueled by Jim McCarthy's
electric guitar, your students will be motivated and inspired as they sing-along,
clap-along and answer fun questions about the many books, characters and
authors presented in this fast moving and exciting show.

CELEBRATE READING is:

-The perfect kick-off for reading incentive programs such as
Parents As Reading Partners, Book-IT, RIFF, Read Across America and others.

-The perfect finale for reading incentive programs.

-Ideal for literacy nights and book fairs.

-A great end-of-the-year concert that encourages students to read
all summer long and to join a summer reading program.

-Great for summer reading programs.
“I just wanted to let
you know how much
the students and
faculty enjoyed your
program. The
students in grades
4-6 remember every
book and author you
mentioned.”   

-Librarian              
Top-shelf!"

-Parent



"It was the best
presentation ever!"

-Classroom Teacher
"What a great way
to motivate children
to read!"

-K-5 Principal
“I just wanted to say
thank you for a
wonderful
performance.  The
students and
teachers enjoyed it
tremendously.

-Classroom Teacher
"We were thrilled to
see the children so
enthusiastic and
willing to
participate."

-Reading Specialist
Click here to order CDs
Contact Jim McCarthy
Phone: 315-676-9227
E-mail: jimmccarthy1@msn.com
www.jimmccarthysongs.com
AUDIO CLIP:
We All Love To Read
“My students
absolutely loved  
your electric guitar
and I loved the way
that you continually
asked them
questions about the
many books that
you sang about. It
actually made the
performance
resonate with the
students. They not
only participated
but they were truly
engaged as well.
Wonderful
assembly!!”

-Reading Specialist
“The best assembly
ever!! Please come
back next year!”

-Librarian
"Thank you for
coming to Stevens
Elementary School.
Your performance
was an amazing
blend of music and
literacy. It was easy
to identify your
teaching skills in
how well you
connected and
interacted with the
children. They were
engaged and
attentive. Your music
skills added color
and depth to your
show. You
communicated the
love of both reading
and music. I
recommend this
celebration of
literacy to any
elementary
student body."

- Title 1 Reading
Specialist