National Young Readers Week: November 10 - 14

National Young Readers Week

10: Rattletrap Car

11: Jamaica Louise James

12: If The Dinosaurs Came Back

13: Grandfather's Journey

14: Seven Silly Eaters

an annual event that was co-founded in 1989 by Pizza Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. To make this week special, many schools recruit local "celebrities" to read aloud a favorite children's book to classrooms. Classrooms can also listen to a free story each day courtesy of BOOK IT! and One More Story. To fire up reading for the entire school, principals are encouraged to take one day out of the week and read from bell to bell for the Principal Challenge.

Ventura Co Library :: Trivia FUNraiser :: READ Ventura - November 6

The 26th Annual Trivia Challenge

November 6th!

Wedgewood Banquet Center
5880 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura

Supporting:

READ Ventura County Library

Adult Literacy Program

Sponsored by:

Rotary Club of Ventura-South

To participate, to sponsor a team, or for more information:

(805) 677-7160

Cheer for a team, play along, enjoy yummy snacks, all for just $5.00.

There will be an Opportunity drawing, loads of fun and a no-host bar.

To sign up a team click here

California Book Festivals & Events: November 2014

California Book Festivals & Events: November 2014

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

Bouchercon, Long Beach: Nov 13-16

Loomis Cowpoke Gathering: Nov 6-9
San Diego Jewish Book Fair: Nov 8-10; 13-16
San Luis Obispo Poetry Festival: Nov 2-16
Santa Clarita Literacy & Arts Festival: Nov 15

Ongoing ::: Thru November

The Original Art: Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration: Sep 7+ 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.

California Book Festivals

Los Angeles Literary Calendar

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

National & International Literacy & Library Events: November 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events

November 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

National Picture Book Month

Nov. 1  National Family Literacy Day

Nov. 2+  Literacy for ALL: Advocacy, Libraries, and Literacy, Rhode Island

Nov. 3+  Health Literacy Research Conf: National Academy of Sciences, Wash DC

Nov. 4+  AAACE Annual Conference, Charleston SC

Nov. 5+  NAEYC Annual Conference, Dallas TX

Nov. 6+  Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor: Thomas Jefferson Building, Wash DC

Nov. 7+  Read. Write. Act. Virtual Conference: SCALE’s 25th Annv - Cyberspace

Nov. 8+  Conference of the Book: Simmons College, Boston MA

Nov. 8+  Connecticut Children's Book Fair: University of Connecticut

Nov. 11+ Reading Matters: Troy University, Alabama

Nov. 12+ CAEL International Conference, Chicago IL

Nov. 12+ International Dyslexia Association Conference, San Diego CA

Nov. 15  International Gaming Day @ Your Library

Nov. 16+ National Quality Education Conference, Milwaukee WI

Nov. 17+ Global Education Conference - Cyberspace

Nov. 17+ Summer Changes Everything Conference, San Antonio TX

Nov. 16+ American Education Week

Nov. 20+ National Council of Teachers of English, Maryland

Nov. 21+ ACTFL Convention, San Antonio TX

Nov. 21+ LERN Conference, Orlando FL

Nov. 22  Tellabration (Saturday before Thanksgiving) Nationwide

Nov. 23  WHO Loves Libraries

Nov. 24+ Conference on English Leadership, Boston MA

Nov. 28  Day of Listening - storycorps.org

Nov. 29 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: HOME 3-D 10a

Kid Lit Events

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

Children’s Book Council.

Southern California & State Literacy & Library Events :: November 2014

Southern California & State Literacy & Library Events 

November 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

National Picture Book Month

Nov. 1  National Family LiteracyDay

Nov. 1  Latino Book & Family Festival, East LA College 10a

Nov. 3+   Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training (30-Hour), San Francisco

Nov. 7+   Charlotte's Web: South Coast Repertory

Nov. 7+   California Library Association Conference, Oakland

Nov. 7     Transitional Kindergarten Conference, Sacramento

Nov. 7     EveryLibrary California Pre-Party: CLA Conv, Oakland Library 8p

Nov. 9     Financial Literacy Education: USC Galen Center – Pres Bill Clinton 10a

Nov. 12+ International Dyslexia Association Conference, San Diego CA

Nov. 15   International Gaming Day @ Your Library

Nov. 15   Storybook Ball: La Jolla 5:30p

Nov. 16+ American Education Week

Nov. 17+ WHAT IS DYSLEXIA? AN IN-DEPTH LOOK - Online

Nov. 21+ Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss: San Diego History Center

Nov. 22   Tellabration - Saturday before Thanksgiving

Nov. 28   Day of Listening - storycorps.org

Nov. 29   Sensory Friendly Film - HOME 3-D 10a

Monrovia Library :: Trivia Fundraiser :: Nov 2

Team UP! Dream Up! For Literacy

Have Some Fun at the Literacy Fundraiser!

Looking for great way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

Sunday, November 2, 2014

1:00 – 3:30 pm

Monrovia Public Library

Then check out the fundraising event being help by Literacy Department at MPL.

Join us for a fun afternoon of team trivia, silent auction, live auction, and good food to help raise money for this worthwhile cause.

Form your own team of 8 to 10 people or join a team to play Team Trivia.  The winning team gets a great team prize.  Fee: $40

Why is literacy SO important?

English author Rumer Godden said that, “When you learn to read, you will be born again … and you will never be quite so alone again.”  Unfortunately, 32 million American adults know the isolation caused by illiteracy.  Nearly 15% of

U.S. adults cannot read, translating to more than 1 in 10.

Orange Co Library :: READ/Orange County :: Excellence in Volunteerism Award 2014

Excellence in Volunteerism Award Winner 2014

OC Community Resources

READ/Orange County

Linda Kricfalusi joined READ/Orange County’s (READ/OC) volunteer team in 2005, and over the past nine years, she has served as a literacy tutor, Friends of READ/OC Board Member and general volunteer. READ/OC provides tutoring in basic reading and writing to adult learners throughout Orange County. The Friends of READ/OC is an organization committed to the support of the literacy service of OC Public Libraries, primarily through resource development, public awareness and recognition services for volunteers and learners.

As a Friends of READ/OC Board Member, Linda assumed leadership roles as president, vice president, committee chair and treasurer. Throughout her time with the organization, she consistently stepped forward to lend a helping hand with whatever task or project required attention. One of her most admirable qualities is her knack for sensing what needs to be done, and once she identifies an issue, she quietly addresses the matter without being asked.

Linda’s signature activity has been organizing READ/OC’s largest volunteer recognition event – the Annual Family Picnic and Appreciation Celebration. Under Linda’s exceptional guidance, the picnic has blossomed into a greatly anticipated and well-attended celebration. Each year, a unique theme becomes the event’s centerpiece and is incorporated into every aspect of the program, including elaborate, hand-crafted decorations; specially designed save-the-date cards and invitations; unique set designs; and one-of-kind games. The recognition planning also requires securing donations of awesome door prizes and recruiting a team of dedicated volunteers to work the event.