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California Institution for Women and Gordon Philanthropies Present at the 2024 National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference
Chief Deputy Warden (A) Delinia Lewis and GP Executive Director Sylvia Beanes Present on the Value of Children's Libraries in Correctional Facilities Read More
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For Juneteenth, 100+ Sets of 'ABC Flash Cards' Donated to DC Students to Help Bridge the Summer Learning Gap
In celebration of Juneteenth, the D.C. Divas partners with DC Tours and Transportation and popular children's book author Markette Sheppard to donate 100+ sets of ABC flash cards and matching posters featuring diverse children and images to support literacy and help bridge the summer learning gap in Washington, D.C. communities of color. Read More
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Nick Nanton Set to Direct Upcoming Feature Film on Lack of Literacy in America
Emmy® Award-winning Director Nick Nanton has signed on to direct a new documentary feature film from DNA Films® in partnership with the John Corcoran Foundation™ that aims to change the conversation around literacy through highlighting illiteracy, sub-literacy, and learning disabilities, including dyslexia. Read More
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News-O-Matic to Offer News Service for Kids in Amazon FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa
Children now have access to kid-friendly, current events thanks to a new daily news briefing skill. Starting this summer, News-O-Matic will deliver age-appropriate news for kids using Amazon FreeTime Unlimited on Alexa. The audio news experience—vetted by a child psychologist—exposes young listeners to new vocabulary and a wide range of global topics to spark their curiosity about the world. Read More
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Westside Christian Academy-Detroit Graduates 35 Students From 'Beyond Basics Literacy for Everyone' Tutoring Program
Westside Christian Academy of Detroit held a Graduation Ceremony to honor 35 students who successfully completed the Beyond Basics Reading and Tutoring program held at the school. Read More
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AWC Detroit Celebrates National Reading Month With Westside Christian Academy
AWC Detroit marched into National Reading Month by sponsoring local author Cindy Orlandi's visit to Westside Christian Academy on Tuesday, March 19. The visit is part of AWC Detroit's advocacy program, "Driving Literacy in the D." AWC Detroit's advocacy program hopes to shine a spotlight on successful efforts to advance literacy in Detroit. Read More
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Raising A Reader Marks 20-Year Anniversary as Leading Children's Literacy Nonprofit in the U.S.
Organization has reached 1.7 million families across the country, providing literacy and family engagement programs at more than 3,000 locations including public schools, libraries and community agencies Read More
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Children's Author Cindy Orlandi Highlights 'Free Little Library' Unveiling at Parkman Library
The Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Detroit Chapter and the Detroit Public Library Foundation's NAHC Trustees will be unveiling their second "Free Little Library" on Friday, August 24 between 1-3 P.M. at the Parkman Library located at 1766 Oakman in Detroit. Read More
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Dragons & Princess Teach a Lesson in Karma in Award Winning Author, Valerie Pike's "Crimson and the Battle of Lonely Mountain"
Calling all Dragon and Princess Lovers! A Family Friendly Book for this Summertime. Local Author Book Signing at the Open Book at the Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks, California. July 11, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Read More
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Help Empower South L.A.—Become a Tutor
Education, or lack of it, plays a significant role in many family issues and nearly every inner-city social problem. The Church of Scientology Community Center is offering tutoring and tutor training to anyone who wants to help empower the neighborhood. Read More
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July Is National Make a Difference in a Child Month LearningRx Brain Training— Local Girl Named Student of the Year Finalist in LearningRx National Contest for Exceptional Brain Training Results
LearningRx Student Of The Year Finalist changed her attitude about school and reading after her brain training program at LearningRx's Chattanooga center. Read More
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New Literacy Campaign From Reading Holiday Project, Inc. Asks Black Males for 10,000 Reading Photos on Father's Day
First Annual #BrothasRead campaign promotes Black male literacy and asks for 10,000 photos of black men and boys reading . The Good People Fund has pledged $1 for each unique reading photo containing the hashtag #BrothasRead. Read More
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Florida Blue Foundation Generously Sponsors Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program
Grant proposals are now being accepted for the Florida Health Literacy Initiative, a partnership of the Florida Blue Foundation and the Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC). This effort provides health-education resources for local adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and family literacy programs so that students in these programs can make informed choices about their health and nutrition. The initiative is a mini-grants program that will award 14 grants of $5,000 each in May. Read More
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