The U.S. military operates child development centers and school
age centers to care for children from 6 weeks old to age 18. We’d love to
have your support of military connected children and youth by serving as a "Mystery Reader". Organized by NC State University Extension, youth are encouraged to support a national effort which
can be done from your handheld device or computer. Video recordings will
be shared and used at child development centers and school age centers along
with youth at home with their parents.
Step 1: Pick out a book that’s suitable for any age group between
2 and 11. Consider choosing your favorite book. If you are a 4-H’er working on
a project, you may select a book in your project area.
Step 2: To help build a connection with the listener:
1. Share
your first name (only share your first name)
2. Briefly highlight your
connection to 4-H & share a little bit about yourself
3. Highlight
why you like the story you picked out
4. Share the title, author, and
illustrator of the book and begin reading
5. Remember you’re reading to
kids, so please don’t forget the illustrations from the story
6. After reading
thank the audience and encourage them to keep reading
Step 3: Record your reading on your phone or any other device. You
can use the camera app on your phone and choose the video option. It’d be best
if you use the landscape (widest from left to right) mode.
Step 4: Save the file as yourname_agegroup_booktitle
Step 5: Submissions ended 4/8/2020
*While this contest will not have winners, it will count towards your overall 4-H Daily participation total for the final prize.