Crystal Coast Reading Council

03/30/2026

🌯 Dinner for a Cause! 🌯

Support the Crystal Coast Reading Council while enjoying your Chipotle favorites! This Wednesday, April 1st!

A portion of the proceeds will go directly toward promoting literacy and supporting readers in our community. 📚💙

👉 How to participate:

Show this flyer (or mention the fundraiser at checkout)
Or order online using code: HPYWDNM

Bring your friends, family, and appetite—and help us make a difference, one burrito at a time! 🌟

03/14/2026

✨ So proud of our Young Authors State Winners! ✨

📖These talented writers made the trip to Winston-Salem for the state awards ceremony, and we loved celebrating their creativity and hard work.

Big congratulations to these amazing young writers! 🎉✍️

03/05/2026

Bound & Brewed is our latest community sponsor!

03/04/2026

🌯✨ Spirit Night Reminder! ✨🌯

Don’t forget — Burrito Shak Spirit Night is TODAY! 🎉

Come out to Burrito Shak and grab dinner while supporting the Crystal Coast Reading Council 📚💙

Every burrito, bowl, and taco helps support literacy efforts in our community — it’s an easy (and delicious!) way to give back!

📍 Bring your family
📍 Tell your friends
📍 Don’t cook tonight 😉

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌯📚✨

02/09/2026

Mark your calendars for spirit night! 🌯🌮

02/05/2026

This is always a wonderful event for local families!

Reading Fun Day is still happening. It has grown to include all ages so bring the whole family. Hope to see you at the New Bern Mall this Saturday.

01/31/2026

🎉📚 Celebrating Our State-Level Young Authors! 📚🎉

We are excited to share the results of the State-Level Young Authors Writing Contest! The students recognized at the state level demonstrated outstanding creativity, dedication, and writing talent.

This accomplishment is a wonderful celebration of student voice and a testament to the strong commitment to literacy and writing across our school communities.

Congratulations to all of the young authors recognized—we are so proud of your achievement! ✨✍️

01/19/2026

📚✨ Calling All Local Businesses! ✨📚

We're celebrating 57 amazing student and forever young winners in our community this year, and we'd love your help making their Young Authors awards ceremony extra special! 🎉

The Crystal Coast Reading Council is putting together swag bags for each winner and is looking for businesses willing to donate:
✔️ Swag items
✔️ Coupons or promos
✔️ Gift certificates
✔️ Fun giveaways

👉Know a business that might want to help? TAG THEM BELOW!
👉Business owners: Comment or send us a message if you'd like to donate!

Your support helps us celebrate student achievement and inspire a love of reading across our community. 💙📖

Please like, share, and tag your favorite local spots!

01/12/2026

Are you an educator looking for some inspiration regarding graphic novels as well as CEU’s!? Here is a virtual session that may do the trick!

Hosted by Crystal Coast Reading Council, join us this THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 at 4:30 to hear from Rebeka Barringer on the topic of Graphic Novels and earn CEU’s.

Already a member of CCRC and/or North Carolina Reading Association (NCRA) , this session is FREE! Sign up using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U9PNLK0RJSVrnAxmcD8cW9TUECA0OLlEsAMFlpUSgpI/edit?usp=drivesdk

Not yet a member? Join Crystal Coast Reading Council today to gain access to this workshop, as well as many other perks.

https://nccrystalcoastreadingcouncil.weebly.com/application-for-membership.html

Once you sign up to attend the meeting, expect the link in your inbox on Thursday!

12/03/2025

Congratulations 🎉🎉

08/25/2025

We hope you can join us!