J. K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books, excels at picking character names that reveal something about the character's personality and inner motivations. Pay attention to character names in the books you read. Why do you think the author chose that particular name? Think of some other names you might give to that character as a hint at his/her personality.
How to do a TogetheREAD
with Your Family
Make each TogetheREAD a celebration for your family. Learn how to make it a good experience for each family member.
Information for Families
and Parent Organizations
Schools parent organizations can get involved with each month’s TogetheREAD theme.