Middle School Reading Ambassador Application

Applications for the Middle School Reading Ambassador initiative is open for Fall/Spring 2025/26.

This program positions local 6 through 8th graders as advocates for reading in their own schools. Middle School Reading Ambassadors interact with published authors of middle grade literature, receive books by that author and share their experience with their peers to promote reading in their school communities. This initiative is administered by Worlds of Words in the University of Arizona College of Education. For more information, visit our ambassador page.

Applications Due: Ongoing

First Meeting: August 2025

Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Email
School
Are you willing to meet once a month?
- Yes
- No
Are you willing to talk to your peers at school and elsewhere about books?
- Yes
- No
What interests you about the Middle School Reading Ambassador program?
How do you see yourself as a reader?
Email
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YOUTH SAFETY

Worlds of Words aims to be in compliance with the U of A Office of Youth Protection (OYP) policies regarding unenrolled minors. This includes policies around virtual meetings. For more information about youth safety on the U of A campus, please visit the OYP website.

Example of Schedule for MSRAP

August 23, 2025: Orientation, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
September 13, 20 or 27, 2025: Lit Discussion, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
October 18 or 25, 2025: Author Event, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
November 15, 2025: Lit Discussion, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
December 6 or 13, 2025: Author Event, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Nothing in January
February TBD, 2026: Lit Discussion, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 15 and 16, 2026: Tucson Festival of Books
April TBD, 2026: Read-A-Thon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May TBD, 2026: Author Event and Certificate Presentation, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.