Success Guide for the Immigrant Life
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Workshop at the SCLLN Literacy Conference
Jan. 22, 2005 at Cal State, Dominguez Hills
LOS ANGELES—The 6th Annual Southern California Library Literacy Network ( SCLLN ) Conference will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Founded in 1984, the SCLLN is an association of about 49 member-libraries in Southern California. Its goal is to strengthen each member-library’s literacy services by sharing resources and expertise in promoting literacy and lifelong learning among the communities the libraries serve. For the sixth year, tutors and learners from the various member libraries have been attending this much awaited annual event. The president of the SCLLN is Rod Williams of the City of Palmdale Public Library.
Among the presenters for this year’s SCLLN conference is Glendale, California-based Monette Adeva Maglaya, author of the book, “The Complete Success Guide for the Immigrant Life: How to Survive, How to Thrive, How to be Fully Alive” and editor of its companion book, “The Immigrant’s Little Quote Book for Success.” The New York Times has called the success guide, “a remarkable new book.” Gary Shteyngart, the Times reviewer admits that “few books have come closer to telling me what it means to be an immigrant in America today.” Libraries across America are finding this book a good reference guide that addresses some of the needs of their immigrant population. Implicit in the book is the Catholic faith-based perspective of the author. The Success Guide workshop is scheduled for 10:55 to 11:55 AM and will address both tutors and learners.
Other presenters in the conference include the head of the Glendale Library Literacy Program, Mary Miller, who will talk on “Tutoring Tips from a New Model”; Lorrie Mathers, “Playing with Poetry”; Rose Saylin and Diane Moseley who will present “Writing for Fun”; Kristine Addicks “Working in the New Year - Job Hunting and Resume Workshop” and many other speakers who will address the many aspects of promoting literacy and lifelong learning in the various communities.
This year’s SCLLN’s keynote speaker during the luncheon will be Reuben Martinez, a well-known and multi-awarded advocate of literacy in Southern California.
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Santa Paula Blanchard Library - Church donates its offerings to library's literacy program
Church donates its offerings to library's literacy program
Ventura County Star: August 23, 2004 by K Hibdon
Passing the plate at one Santa Paula church is helping to ensure the success of the Blanchard Library's Family Literacy: Aid In Reading program.
As part of its ongoing community outreach, the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula recently donated more than $600 to the F.L.A.I.R. program, library officials said.
In order to be a more vital participant in the local community, the church last year began designating funds collected from the "Sunday plate" on the first Sunday of each month as community service funds.
The money is donated to a different local organization each calendar quarter.
The F.L.A.I.R. and Families for Literacy programs are free and serve the entire family, said Kathryn Bornhauser, Literacy Services coordinator for the Blanchard Library.
"We teach English reading, writing, math and job market skills by providing one-to-one volunteer tutoring for adults who need instruction in all academic areas.
"We also offer computer instruction in reading, written language and math skills," Bornhauser said.
The family literacy component involves parents with children 2 to 5 and focuses on making reading a family fun activity while stressing the importance of parents as early teachers.
The library is also in partnership with the Santa Paula School District to train and provide in-school volunteer tutors for children at risk.
In addition, the library offers an English as a second language program, using small classes, tutors, and English-language tapes and computer programs.
The goal of the programs is to provide opportunities for participants to develop basic education, job-market and parenting skills that will increase their value in the work force and enhance the probability that their children will stay in school, Bornhauser added.
"It is through grants and donations such as this one just received from Universalist Unitarian Church that these programs can continue to operate," she said.
Ventura County Star: August 23, 2004 by K Hibdon
Passing the plate at one Santa Paula church is helping to ensure the success of the Blanchard Library's Family Literacy: Aid In Reading program.
As part of its ongoing community outreach, the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula recently donated more than $600 to the F.L.A.I.R. program, library officials said.
In order to be a more vital participant in the local community, the church last year began designating funds collected from the "Sunday plate" on the first Sunday of each month as community service funds.
The money is donated to a different local organization each calendar quarter.
The F.L.A.I.R. and Families for Literacy programs are free and serve the entire family, said Kathryn Bornhauser, Literacy Services coordinator for the Blanchard Library.
"We teach English reading, writing, math and job market skills by providing one-to-one volunteer tutoring for adults who need instruction in all academic areas.
"We also offer computer instruction in reading, written language and math skills," Bornhauser said.
The family literacy component involves parents with children 2 to 5 and focuses on making reading a family fun activity while stressing the importance of parents as early teachers.
The library is also in partnership with the Santa Paula School District to train and provide in-school volunteer tutors for children at risk.
In addition, the library offers an English as a second language program, using small classes, tutors, and English-language tapes and computer programs.
The goal of the programs is to provide opportunities for participants to develop basic education, job-market and parenting skills that will increase their value in the work force and enhance the probability that their children will stay in school, Bornhauser added.
"It is through grants and donations such as this one just received from Universalist Unitarian Church that these programs can continue to operate," she said.
Thursday, April 1, 2004
Placentia Library - Library Celebrates Seuss Centennial
Library celebrates Seuss Centennial:
Party adds birthday cake to the menu with green eggs and ham.
The Orange County Register: March 4, 2004 by Veronica Rodriguez
With their mouths full of green eggs and ham, kids of all ages intently listened to the words of Dr. Seuss during the Seussical Centennial celebration Sunday in the Placentia Library.
The hourlong event marked the late Theodor ``Ted'' Seuss Geisel's 100th birthday and his legacy, as the famed author Dr. Seuss, for his work as a writer and illustrator of 44 children's books.
``This (event) is just an outreach for the community to get involved and understand the brains of a tremendous children's book writer,'' said Jim Roberts, literacy coordinator for Families for Literacy.
The group hosted the event, in celebration of Dr. Seuss' March 2 birthday, which coincided with the annual Read Across America event.
Families for Literacy members and volunteers were among those who read some of Dr. Seuss' most notable books, including ``Green Eggs and Ham,'' The Cat in the Hat'' and ``Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!'' to a crowd of almost 100 guests Sunday.
As readers turned pages, the children's curious voices interrupted storytellers with comments and often questioned ``Why?''
This interaction, according to Diane Martlaro, a library volunteer for four years, was a symbol of children's innocence and interest in the words of Dr. Seuss and of tremendous gratification for her service.
``When kids are asking questions, you know they're listening. They're interested. They're excited; and that is awesome,'' Martlaro said.
San Clemente resident Gloria Paoletti said she was baby-sitting and decided to bring her Placentia granddaughters -- Natalia, 11, Adriana, 9, Daniela, 6, and Katarina Balgojevic, 5 -- to the program. The oldest three are Golden Elementary School students.
``They are just enjoying the event thoroughly. ... They have had more than one serving of green eggs and ham.''
``No, two or three servings,'' interrupted Natalia as her grandmother giggled. ``Daniela had one and a half.''
Of course, the party couldn't end without a birthday cake.
Volunteers cut the cake and each child received a free copy of ``Gerald McBoing Boing,'' to encourage the continued exploration of Dr. Seuss' world full of entertainment and imagination.
Four-year-old Eliza Bruner of Placentia gets a front-row seat for the Seussical Centennial party Sunday, a Family for Literacy program at the Placentia Library. About 100 people marked the 100th anniversary of the author's birth.
Caitlyn Schrepfer, 7, of Placentia is wowed by a Dr. Seuss book being read Sunday at the Family for Literacy's Seussical Centennial at the Placentia Library.
Party adds birthday cake to the menu with green eggs and ham.
The Orange County Register: March 4, 2004 by Veronica Rodriguez
With their mouths full of green eggs and ham, kids of all ages intently listened to the words of Dr. Seuss during the Seussical Centennial celebration Sunday in the Placentia Library.
The hourlong event marked the late Theodor ``Ted'' Seuss Geisel's 100th birthday and his legacy, as the famed author Dr. Seuss, for his work as a writer and illustrator of 44 children's books.
``This (event) is just an outreach for the community to get involved and understand the brains of a tremendous children's book writer,'' said Jim Roberts, literacy coordinator for Families for Literacy.
The group hosted the event, in celebration of Dr. Seuss' March 2 birthday, which coincided with the annual Read Across America event.
Families for Literacy members and volunteers were among those who read some of Dr. Seuss' most notable books, including ``Green Eggs and Ham,'' The Cat in the Hat'' and ``Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!'' to a crowd of almost 100 guests Sunday.
As readers turned pages, the children's curious voices interrupted storytellers with comments and often questioned ``Why?''
This interaction, according to Diane Martlaro, a library volunteer for four years, was a symbol of children's innocence and interest in the words of Dr. Seuss and of tremendous gratification for her service.
``When kids are asking questions, you know they're listening. They're interested. They're excited; and that is awesome,'' Martlaro said.
San Clemente resident Gloria Paoletti said she was baby-sitting and decided to bring her Placentia granddaughters -- Natalia, 11, Adriana, 9, Daniela, 6, and Katarina Balgojevic, 5 -- to the program. The oldest three are Golden Elementary School students.
``They are just enjoying the event thoroughly. ... They have had more than one serving of green eggs and ham.''
``No, two or three servings,'' interrupted Natalia as her grandmother giggled. ``Daniela had one and a half.''
Of course, the party couldn't end without a birthday cake.
Volunteers cut the cake and each child received a free copy of ``Gerald McBoing Boing,'' to encourage the continued exploration of Dr. Seuss' world full of entertainment and imagination.
Four-year-old Eliza Bruner of Placentia gets a front-row seat for the Seussical Centennial party Sunday, a Family for Literacy program at the Placentia Library. About 100 people marked the 100th anniversary of the author's birth.
Caitlyn Schrepfer, 7, of Placentia is wowed by a Dr. Seuss book being read Sunday at the Family for Literacy's Seussical Centennial at the Placentia Library.
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