After a phenomenal launch event at the Agriculture in the Classroom summer conference earlier this month, Matti Carlile and Shay Stegmann's pork children's book is ready to be shared with teachers, pork producers, and other community leaders in preparation for 'Read an Accurate Agriculture Book Week' September 3 through September 6, 2024.

"It Takes a Team!" walks readers through a commercial sow operation at an elementary reading level in a fun and realistic way. Matti's science-centered story and Shay's stunning on-farm photography combine to create a great avenue for anyone looking to share the pork story with children. Starring the pigs and people of Seaboard Farm 49, this book is a wonderful tool to celebrate Oklahoma pork production like never before.

We would love to have our members enjoy "It Takes a Team!" in your own schools and families during 'Read an Accurate Agriculture Book Week' at the beginning of September. Many schools are open to guest readers coming to visit, or you can donate the book directly to an elementary teacher interested in participating. To request your own copy to share before Read an Accurate Agriculture Book Week - click here!