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Chicago’s Best Reading Assembly For K–6 Schools

“Into Books” gets students excited to read by showing them how books can be active, immersive, and fun.

40–50 minutes per performance
Students joining Scott Green during the Into Books reading assembly

Help your reluctant readers find something novel at the library

Reading doesn’t click for every student right away.

That’s why this literacy assembly focuses on books that hook reluctant readers by turning reading into an active experience.

Through mind-blowing magic, unforgettable stories, and irresistible interaction, students discover that books can be funny, mysterious, and filled with real-world impact. Suddenly the library isn’t a place they have to go—it’s a place they can’t wait to explore.

Scott Green performing for a packed elementary school audience

What students learn

This assembly celebrates books that demand participation. These are books where the reader has to get involved:

  • 1

    Mystery novels

    Books that invite students to solve the case alongside the detective.

  • 2

    Choose-Your-Own-Adventure

    Books that turn readers into decision-makers.

  • 3

    How-to guides and nonfiction

    Books that let kids apply what they read the same day.

Every book in this assembly is a means to something fun: a mystery you get to solve; a story where you decide what the characters do; a how-to book you follow to build something in the real world. Reading is the key to fun experiences beyond words on a page.

Designed for every grade

Younger students (K–3)

Bright visuals, book-based magic, and energetic storytelling bring stories to life and make reading feel magical, as fun as a show, but with literacy at the heart.

Older students (upper elementary and middle school)

The show deepens with interactive fiction like mystery or adventure books. Students explore how reading invites choices, creativity, and problem-solving, while still enjoying impressive magic.

If your school plans to mix age groups, don’t worry, the presentation shifts its tone and interaction level on the fly to keep everyone engaged.

Kept everyone engaged… fun AND educational!
— Susan Geidner, Elementary Reading Director, Glenview, IL

Fast setup, zero stress

  • I bring everything, including a microphone and sound system
  • Setup takes under 15 minutes, usually closer to 10
  • Teardown is even faster
  • No help needed from your custodial staff
Book your school’s date

Book your reading assembly

I perform every show personally, which means the most popular dates fill quickly. Fill out the form and I’ll come back with a quick, no-pressure quote.

Plus: my “2-Word Secret”

Just for reaching out, you’ll also receive a fun, counterintuitive technique that helps students retain more of what they learn. It’s short, easy to use, and works like magic.

Prefer to skip the form?
scott@scottgreenmagic.com
773-91-MAGIC (773-916-2442)

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