Burbank Library - Burbank Library Services Director Sharon Cohen announces the winning team, the Jeopardy Rejects.

Trivia Champions: Burbank Public Library

Burbank Library Services Director Sharon Cohen announces the winning team, the Jeopardy Rejects.

Valley News: Apr 4, 2008 by Louise Paziak

The 2008 Trivia Challenge to benefit the Burbank Public Library's Literacy Services was held at the Castaway Restaurant on March 27. The competition featured 23 teams from local businesses and service organizations who participated in this year's event.

The winners at the end of the evening were the "Jeopardy Rejects," Dale Bailes, Al Vaca, and Cameron Ward.

Money raised from this event helps fund literacy services to the community.

Great night, I had a blast and I hope you made a lot of money for literacy! Please know from someone who puts on events, I know what goes into them and last night was well coordinated and ran very smoothly. You and your staff know how to throw a fundraiser! This was my first year attending and I plan on attending from here on out.

Brady - Leadership Burbank
p.s. I cannot believe we got taken out of the competition on a BEER question!
Adult Learners speech:

"My name is Karine Ghazarian. I am Armenian from Iran. I have 2 children in school.

I moved to the United States because Christians in Islamic Iran couldn't have a safe life and had few opportunities. When my first daughter was born in Iran, we moved to the US. We moved because we believed that the US allowed people from different nations, races, and religions to live together and to complete their own dreams and goals.

I speak 3 languages: Armenian, Farsi, and now English. When I first arrived in the United States, I took ESL classes at a community college. But i wanted to learn more. I decided to participate in the Burbank Library's Literacy program. I started almost 2 years ago.

Participating in the Literacy program has allowed me to learn to read better, to improve my pronunciation, and has made speaking easier. Now, if someone calls and speaks English, I understand more and talk to them in English more comfortably.

The literacy program lets me send notes to my children's teachers and get more information from them.

The literacy program has allowed me to read story books to my children. We read every night and my daughter's English reading and speaking skills have improved.

I am thankful for dear Robyn. She has given me her time and has made me interested in reading novels. I recently completed 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. The literacy program has helped me feel comfortable in speaking and communication, and of course reading in English. I hope Robyn is always safe, happy, and successful."

Thank You.

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar - April 2008

Southern California Library Literacy Network
Tutor Workshop & Event Calendar: April 2008
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Apr 1: Learner Orientation - Newport Beach P L

Tutor Workshops and Events Presenter: Newport Literacy. Ticket Phone: 949.717.3875. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Newport Beach Public Library 1000 Avocado, Newport Beach CA 92660. 

Apr 7: Tutor Training - Huntington Beach P LTutor Workshops and Events Also: April 9, 14, 16 and 21. Presenter: Huntington Beach Public Library. Ticket Phone: 714.375.5102. Contact: Rose Saylin. Monday, April 7, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Huntington Beach Library 7111 Talbert Huntington Beach CA. 

Apr 10: Tutor Training - Burbank P L

Tutor Workshops and Events Register for the first session of a 15-hour workshop: also Apr 12 & 19. Adult Literay & Youth Literacy programs: improve reading, spelling and writing skills. Learn how to use Discover Intensive Phonics. 818 . 238 . 5577. Presenter: Burbank Public Library. Ticket Phone: (818)238-5577. Contact: Literacy Office. Thursday, April 10, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Burbank Public Library Auditorium 110 N Glenoaks Burbank CA 91502. 

Apr 15: Tutor Orientation - Newport Beach P L
Tutor Workshops and Events 949 . 717 . 3875. Ticket Phone: 949.717.3875. Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM. Central Library 1000 Avocado Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92660. 

Apr 16: Literacy Festival - Antelope ValleyLocal Conferences and Events 3rd Annual Festival: "Storytelling: sponsored by: WORD AV Contact Rod Williams 661 . 267 . 5682. Saturday, April 26, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Antelope Valley Mall 1233 Rancho Vista Palmdale CA 93551

Apr 29: Trivia Showdown 7 - Covina Library
Tutor Workshops and Events Tickets: $15.00 For More info: 626 . 858 . 4553. Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Nick's Taste of Texas 545 N Citrus Covina CA.

California Literacy Events: April 2008

California Literacy Events & Conferences: April 2008
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Apr 1: Peg Leg Liar's Contest
Local Conferences and Events Every April Fool's Day. Contestants spew 5-minute long fabrications. Free. Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Peg Leg Smith Monument Henderson Canyon Road Borrego Springs CA 92004. For more info visit

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/CABORpegleg.html

National Poetry MonthAnnual Events Academy of American Poets. Tuesday, April 1, 2008. For more info visit
http://www.poets.org/

Apr 2: International Children's Book DayAnnual Events Internation Board on Books for Young People. Wednesday, April 2, 2008. For more info visit
http://www.ibby.org/

Apr 5: Literary Orange: Festival of AuthorsLocal Conferences and Events Orange Co. Public Library, UC Irvine Libraries and California Center for the Book event to celebrate literacy. Price - High: $75.00. Ticket Phone: 714-566-3034. Saturday, April 5, 2008, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Hyatt Regency 11999 Harbor Bl Garden Grove CA 92840. For more info visit
http://www.literaryorange.org/

Apr 10 - 13: CATESOL State ConferenceState and National Conferences Thursday, April 10, 2008 – Sunday, April 13, 2008. Sacramento, CA. For more info visit

http://www.catesol.org/

Apr 13: AOTA Annual Conference & Expo
State and National Conferences American Occupational Therapy Assoc. Thursday, April 10, 2008 – Sunday, April 13, 2008. Long Beach CA. For more info visit
http://www.aota.org/

Apr 13 – 19: National Library Week
Annual Events Sunday, April 13, 2008 – Saturday, April 19, 2008. For more info visit
http://www.ala.org/

Apr 14 – 20: Young People's Poetry WeekAnnual Events Celebrate poetry ! Monday, April 14, 2008 – Sunday, April 20, 2008. For more info visit
http://www.cbcbooks.org/

Apr 16: BER: 6 Trait Writing Strategies (Gr 3-6)Local Conferences and Events Anaheim: Apr 16 Pasadena: Apr 17. Presenter: Bureau of Education & Research. Ticket Phone: 800.735.3503. Tuesday, April 15, 2008. San Diego. For more info visit
http://www.ber.org/

Apr 15 – 21: National Library WeekAnnual Events Tuesday, April 15, 2008 – Monday, April 21, 2008. For more info visit
http://www.ala.org/

Apr 16 – 22: Young People's Poetry WeekAnnual Events Celebrate poetry ! Wednesday, April 16, 2008 – Tuesday, April 22, 2008. For more info visit
http://www.cbcbooks.org/yppw

Apr 21: Literary Orange - Orange County P LLocal Conferences and Events A Celebration of Authors $95 ($75 early bird-March 1) 714 . 530 . 0718. Monday, April 21, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Hyatt Regency 11999 Harbor Bl Garden Grove CA 92840. For more info visit
http://www.ocpl.org/literaryorange

Apr 22: SCTE Spring Conference
Local Conferences and Events Southland Council of Teachers of English. Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles CA. For more info visit

http://www.scteweb.org/

Apr 26 – 27: L A Times Festival of BooksLocal Conferences and Events Saturday, April 26, 2008 – Sunday, April 27, 2008. UCLA. For more info visit
http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks

Apr 28: Special Education - LDACA
Local Conferences and Events Learning Disabilities Association of California 2 panels: Are Transitional Services Meaningful Are Symptomatic Behaviors Targeted for Disciplinary Action 866 . 532 . 6322. Monday, April 28, 2008. Joan Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park San Diego CA 92110. For more info visit

http://www.ldaca.org/

Apr 28: We Tell Stories - Santa Monica P LLocal Conferences and Events Storytellingfor Librarians, Teachers, and Families Children's Literacy Council of Southern California Contact: 323.651.3513. Monday, April 28, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Santa Monica Public Library 601 Santa Monic Bl Santa Monica CA. For more info visit
http://www.storyteller.net/stories

MAY

May 1 – May 2: Health Literacy ConferenceLocal Conferences and Events "Health Literacy in Primary Care: Best Practices and Skill Building" Scheduled Keynote Speaker: Richard H. Carmona, M.D. M.P.H. FACS The 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006). Presenter: Institute for Healthcare Advancement. Thursday, May 1, 2008 – Friday, May 2, 2008. Hyatt Regency Irvine Irvine CA. For more info visit

http://www.iha4health.org/index.cfm/CFID/7224488/CFTOKEN/51389239/MenuItemID/190.htm

May 1 – 4: Village of Tales Storytelling FestivalLocal Conferences and Events Storytelling for all ages. Thursday, May 1, 2008 – Sunday, May 4, 2008. Ojai CA. For more info visit
http://www.villageoftales.org/

Literacy Jobs

The SCLLN blog posts literacy jobs in California. Listings can be for member libraries or other libraries or agencies. There are also 2 national links.

2 Recent ads:

KOREH L.A. - Americorps Literacy Coordinator, LA
Last day to apply: April 24, 2008

Foothill Family Shelter - Literacy Coordinator, Upland
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Carlsbad PL: Prin Libr - Library Learning Ctr
Covina PL: Literacy Coordinator
Literacy Assistance Center (National)
LiteracyNews.com (National)
Redwood City PL: Tutor/Student Coor-Mar 20
Tulare PL: Literacy Asst (PT)

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Writer To Writer 2008: Books Change Lives

California Library Literacy Services
7th Annual Writing Challenge for Adult Learners

Writer To Writer 2008: Books Change Lives

Adult Learners!

Read or listen to a book that inspires you
Write a letter to the author

Deadline: July 31, 2008 – Thursday
Ceremony: November 14, 2007 - San Jose: CLA Conference

Adult learners from California Library Literacy Services will select and read a book and then write to the author about how that book changed their lives. 4 Levels:

~ Emerging - dictated letter to tutors or staff~ Beginning - write basic short, simple sentences on their own
~ Intermediate - write more complex sentences with larger vocabulary
~ Advanced - writing independently with little technical support

In 2007, over 140 learners sent letters that showed depth and perception that warmed the hearts of everyone who read them. The letters opened a window into the lives of our learners to show how their reading affects their lives. From these letters we can all learn how reading a book can dramatically influence and change a life.

The top 30 letters will be published in a book and the California State Library website.

The letters of the 2007 winners and finalists @

Sponsors
Bay Area Literacy Network
Southern California Library Literacy Network
California Library Literacy Services
California Library Association, Literacy Services Section

2008 SCLLN Literacy Conference: Storytelling

Southern California Library Literacy Network – 2008

One of the highlights of the day was the 90 minutes spent with Patti Christensen, where she explained how she teaches story telling. She explained how she uses props to help her learners (she calls them learners instead of students) warm up to reading through story-telling.

At the end of her presentation she passed around her Mother's old button box and asked every participant to feel the contents and select one button that brought forward a memory for them. Then she asked to hear those stories.

~ One man came to the head of the group holding a large circular, four-holed, flat, mostly undecorated button. He said when he was a young man he went on travel to Europe for his job and in that other country he met and fell in love with a business woman from another company . . . . .

~ A second person stood and offered a story. The woman held up a big, two holed white button. My parents died when I was young, she said. And I was put in an orphanage. All the little girls, like me wore cotton pinafores designed like my mother's apron had been . . . . .

~ A third person stood to tell about the very tiny golden button she held between two fingers and a thumb. One day when I was very young, she said, I met a cricket in my bedroom. What is that you have on your face? I asked the cricket and he said he was wearing a magic gold face mask . . . . .

I rewrote all three stories this morning with all the details I could recall. This morning I shared my experience and these stories with my Braille reading group and they enjoyed hearing the button stories as much as I did. What followed for us was a half hour of shared folklore and family recollections -- all that, brought about by Patti Christensen's brilliant presentation on Saturday morning.

Thank you again for your generosity. You and the folks at the library have been enormously kind to me. I feel quite blessed to work there and hope my library experiences with you and the students we help just keep getting better and better.

Jackie Cotton

Storytelling Resources:

Festival

Storytelling on the Internet

~ Brave Tales: Developing Literacy Through Storytelling
by Will Coleman, Network Continuum Education 2007

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar - March 2008

SCLLN Literacy Library Calendar - March 2008

Southern California Library Literacy Network
Event Calendar: October 2007
- visit SCLLN for more events -

Mar 1: Tutor Training - San Luis Obispo City-County LibraryTutor Workshops and Events Volunteer !Also: March 8 A two-session workshop designed for certification as a volunteer tutor. Previous teaching experience is not necessary. All that is needed is the desire to help others. You will learn strategies to teach basic speaking, reading and writing skills in Learning Centers located throughout the county. Presenter: San Luis Obispo Literacy Council. Ticket Phone: 800.549.4219. Saturday, March 1, 2008, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. 1264 Higuera S: 102 San Luis Obispo CA 93401

Mar 1: Tutor Training - San Diego County LibraryTutor Workshops and Events Volunteer ! Help adults improve reading & writing skills. 888 . 466 . 0668. Presenter: LEARN - San Diego County Library. Ticket Phone: 888.466.0668. Saturday, March 1, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Vista Library Vista CA.

Mar 15: Tutor Training - Los Angeles Public Library
Tutor Workshops and Events All volunteers must be interviewed First ! Contact: 213 . 228 . 7037. Presenter: Los Angeles Public Library. Ticket Phone: 213.228.7037. Saturday, March 15, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Harbor Gateway Library Harbor City CA.

Mar 19: Tutor Orientation - Oceanside READSTutor Workshops and Events Orientation Training: March 22: 9am - 4:30 pm. Presenter: Oceanside Public Library. Ticket Phone: 760.435.5680. Wednesday, March 19, 2008, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Learning Center 321 N Nevada Oceanside CA 92504.

Mar 27: Trivia Challenge FUNdraiser - Burbank Public LibraryTutor Workshops and Events Three-person teams competer for title of Trivia Champion. Teams: $200.00. Tickets: $15.00 Silent Auction and Opportunity Drawing 818 . 238 . 5577. Thursday, March 27, 2008, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Castaway Restaurant 1250 Harvard Rd Burbank CA 91501.