ACARC’s Best Books of 2025
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, 12/4/25
TIME: 4:30PM- 6PM
FACILITATORS: Sherry Guice, South Colonie Schools; Susan Kirby-LeMon, Shenendehowa Central Schools; Colleen Kuno, South Colonie Schools
ACARC CONTACT: Pegeen Jensen 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)
NON-MEMBER FEE: $10/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.
CTLE HOURS: 1.5
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/ACARCBestBooks25
Are you interested in expanding your literacy circle and connecting with educators outside of your school community? The Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC) is a professional, nonprofit organization for educators in the Capital Region, dedicated to improving literacy instruction and opportunities for all children and adults. ACARC is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association & the New York State Reading Association. Membership in ACARC includes membership in NYSRA. To become an ACARC member, go to the NYSRA website. To register, click on Memberships > Regional Directors and Local Councils > Albany City Area Reading Council. The cost is $30. For further information, please contact us at acarcny@gmail.com.