Adult Literacy
Celebrates the Publication of an Anthology of Learners’ Works
A.K. Smiley Public Library: 10.07.2018
The
Redlands City Council proclaimed September 8th, 2018, as Adult Literacy Day in
the city of Redlands. The Council cited the finding that adults in Redlands
seek to improve their literacy skills with the Redlands Adult Literacy Program to
advance their employment, further their education, and help their children in
school. The City Council expressed their appreciation to tutor volunteers and
community partners who work to support adult literacy. Special recognition was
given to the adult learners whose works were recently published in the Redlands
Adult Literacy Program’s first anthology: "Our Stories, A Collection of
Writings."
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In
celebration of Adult Literacy Day, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program hosted
the Inland Literacy Services annual conference. Learners and tutors from
throughout the Inland Empire participated in a workshop led by Hank Altheide
who shared techniques for teaching reading through music. The workshop provided
new ideas and tools that tutors and learners enthusiastically embraced.
Following the music session, a panel of three tutors and three learners from
the Inland Empire answered questions about their experiences in adult literacy
programs.
After
the conference, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program celebrated the publication
of "Our Stories, A Collection of Writings," which was funded through
a grant from Edison International and from donations to the Friends
of A.K. Smiley Public Library. The adult learners wrote about their
experiences, memories, hopes, dreams, and challenges. Over 100 learners,
tutors, and family members gathered to celebrate the publication of the
anthology and to listen to authors read their works from the book. READ
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