California Book Festivals & Events: September 2014

Books, Comics, Poetry, Storytelling, Writing and More !

WeHo Reads - Noir: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27

West Hollywood Library and Park

The Original Art: Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration:

Sep 7-Nov23 Carlsbad

This traveling exhibition celebrates its 33rd year as a showcase for children’s book illustrators whose original artwork is seldom seen outside the studio or publisher’s office.

Los Angeles Black Book Expo: September 13, Baldwin Hills

Southern California Writers’ Conf – LA: Sep 19-21

Latino Author Summit: Sep 21, 10a-5p, La Verne Univ

Days & Nights Festival – An Evening of Poetry: Sep 25-28, Carmel

Pebble Beach Authors & Ideas Festival: Sep 26-28

Comic Con Long Beach: Sep 27

Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival, Berkeley: Sep 27

Orange County Children’s Book Festival: Sep 28, Orange Coast College

Ongoing ::: Thru September

Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats

Skirball Cultural Center

SCRATCH: LA Liber Amicorum

LA graffiti artists inspired by 400yr books

ESMoA, El Segundo

Los Angeles Literary Calendar:

Your one stop for all the most exciting literary events in the LA area

Literacy Open House :: Whittier Adult Literacy Council

Literacy Open House

Whittier Adult Literacy Council

September 6, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Whittier Area Literacy Council will host an Open House and used Book Sale on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at 12911 Hadley Street, Whittier from 10:00am to 12 noon to celebrate "International Literacy Day".

At our Open House we will demonstrate the web based program i-Ready, meet with some of WALC's wonderful tutors and board members and highlight our plans to strengthen our efforts in the coming year. We hope that you will be able to attend this worthwhile event. Light refreshments will be served. We respectfully request and RVSP by Tuesday, September 2nd.

Please call (562) 698-6598 for further information.

Ticket Phone: 562.698.6598.

Monterey Park Library :: Walk for Literacy

Walk for Literacy

Monterey Park Library

September 6, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Barnes Park (softball field)

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of the LAMP Program and the California Library Literacy Services with us on Saturday, September 6! The 6th Annual Walk for Literacy will be held at Barnes Park with check-in time at 8:30 a.m.

Show your support and walk with us!

Top Walker and the Top Individual Fundraiser will be recognized. Advanced registration required; $15 registration fee per person applies.

Ticket Phone: 626.307.1251

Burbank Library :: 2014 Trivia Challenge :: Literacy FUNraiser

Trivia Challenge

BurbankPublic Library

September 4, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Ritz Banquet Hall

St Leon Cathedral

Silent Auction = Appetizer/Dessert Buffet

Compete for Trophy & Medals

3-person Teams = $250.00

$25.00 ($30.00 at the door)

Ticket Phone: 818.238.5577

National & International Literacy & Library Events: September 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events:
September 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Library Card Sign-Up Month
American Library Association

International Literacy Day: September 8

IBBY International Congress: September 10, 2014 – Mexico City

Lit Crawl: September 13 Where Literature Hits the Streets. NY NY

Roald Dahl Day: September 13

International Dot Day: September 15

Black Writers And Book Clubs Literacy Festival: September 19+ Memphis, TN

Fostering Lifelong Learners 2014: September 19 - Cuyahoga Co Library, Parma OH

Curiosity Day with Curious George: September 20

Banned Book Week: September 21 –27

Celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.

Adult Education & Family Literacy Week: September 22–28

Banned Websites Awareness Day: September 24

National Punctuation Day: September 24

Furious Flower Poetry Conference: September 24+  James Madison University, VA

Sensory Friendly Film - DOLPHIN TALE 2: September 27, 10a

International Library Symposium: September 28+  Queensland Australia

Kid Lit Events

Fun children's and young adult literature events from coast to coast!

Children’s Book Council.

Literacy :: Library Jobs - California: Azusa, Bay Area, Livermore, Sacramento

Literacy Jobs - California

Adult Literacy Coordinator – PT

Redlands Library

plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Redlands Adult Literacy Program.  Recruits, trains and maintains and grows a robust volunteer base to assist adults, 18 years and older, improve their reading and writing skills in English
DEADLINE: September 15

Literacy Program Assistant – PT

Azusa Library

assists program coordinator in day-to-day activities related to recruitment, retention, and record keeping requirements of literacy tutors and students, and other program volunteers

DEADLINE: September 4 (or 100 applications)

Youth Services Librarian - FT

Sacramento Public Library

passionate about literacy and community partnerships, understand that early literacy is critical to building healthy communities

DEADLINE: September 4

Literacy Coordinator – PT

Livermore Library

Administrative Technician recruitment; Mark supplemental questionnaire “Literacy Program” position

Recruits, interviews, trains, and evaluates learners, tutors, and other supporting volunteers

DEADLINE:  September 12

826 Valencia Program Development :: AmeriCorps VIP Fellow – FT

826 Valencia – Bay Area

thoughtful and deliberate out-of-school time programming in four main areas: Cultural and Academic Literacy (CAL), Health & Wellness, STEM and P.L.A.Y. These efforts will ultimately have a positive impact on overall student success by using levels of engagement and student attendance as key indicators.

DEADLINE:

Other Literacy Related Jobs

Azusa Library - Literacy Showcase September 2

Literacy Showcase

Azusa Library

September 2, 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM

then on to the Civic Auditorium

for a proclamation by the Azusa City Council at 6:30

30th Anniversary - California Library Literacy Services

Ticket Phone: 866.967.3281

Azusa Library

729 N.Dalton Ave. Azusa