––––– OrangeWeek2026! Event Recap
Turning Pages for a Brighter Future Event
As part of the vibrant OrangeWeek2026! celebration, Orange Public Schools partnered with the City of Orange Township to host a powerful, community-wide literacy event. On Tuesday, June 9th, the community gathered at Lincoln Avenue School for "Turning Pages for a Brighter Future," a special presentation by KP Carter dedicated to empowering our youth through storytelling, representation, and literacy.
It was an incredible evening filled with inspiration, where families, educators, and students came together to celebrate the transformative power of books. KP shared proven literacy practices and discussed how powerful stories can reshape how children see themselves and the world around them.
“Thank you so much for coming, we really needed this message.
“I will commit to be a reading role model for my son.”
“We hope you will bring the Rockstar Reader Program to Orange.”
A Night of Love, Laughter, and Literacy
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the smiles on our students' faces say it all! Browse through the highlights from our "Turning Pages for a Brighter Future" presentation at Lincoln Avenue School. From inspiring moments on stage to powerful conversations with parents and future rockstar readers, relive the energy of OrangeWeek2026!
A Special
Thank You
An event like this takes a village, and we want to extend our deepest gratitude to:
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Orange Board of Education
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Karen Harris, Executive Director of Humanities
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Emily David, ELA Coach (3rd grade through 7th grade)
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Lizandra Vincent, Office of Humanities Administrative Secretary
A massive thank you also goes out to all of the former colleagues, parents, and enthusiastic community members who attended and made the evening so special!
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