Comal Reads

Comal ISD is excited to bring the ninth year of Comal Reads, a family literacy program in which families throughout the district read one common book. The purpose of Comal Reads is to encourage a love of learning through reading and to cultivate a culture of literacy in our Comal ISD community.

Get your copy Fenway and Hattie!

This school year, families will read Victoria J.Coe’s Fenway and Hattie. Students and families will begin Comal Reads on January 20-February 6. 2026. To participate, please get your copy of Fenway and Hattie by January 19, 2026. Families may purchase Fenway and Hattie at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.

The ideas below are not meant for additional homework, but to offer an opportunity to gather families during the business of life to relax and enjoy reading together, then extend the read to memorable moments.

COMAL READS

Family Activities for 2026

Choose a place to meet as a family each time you read. Then, extend the experience with some of these ideas!

Don't forget to tweet out pictures and your reflections on the book! #comalreads

Fenway and Hattie Comal Reads Activities

Family Bingo - Print out and mark of the activities you do together as a family as you read Fenway and Hattie.
Make Your Own Dog Treats - Check out this recipe! If you do not have a dog, consider making these and taking them to a shelter.
Reading Tips, Tricks, and Questions - What to talk about before you start reading the book and questioning to answer along the way. Click here.
Jack Russell Facts - Learn all about Jack Russell terriers here!

Reading Schedule

1/20: Chapter 1, pages 1-8

1/21: Chapters 2 & 3, pages 9-27

1/ 22: Chapters 4 & 5, pages 29-44

1/26: Chapters 6 & 7, pages 45-62

1/27: Chapters 8 & 9, pages 63-79

1/28: Chapter 10, pages 81-88

1/29: Chapters 11 & 12, pages 89-103

1/30: Chapter 13, pages 105-112

2/2: Chapters 14 & 15, pages 113-127

2/3: Chapter 16, pages 129-136

2/4: Chapters 17 & 18, pages 137-148

2/5: Chapter 19, pages 149-153

2/6: Chapter 20, pages 155-162