California Book Festivals & Events ◯ December 2019

California Book Festivals & Events ◯ December 2019

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

Read a New Book Month

Jewish Book Month Nov 22-Dec 22

Dec. 07      Family Literacy Festival Santa Clarita Library 10a

Dec. 08      Howard Zinn Book Fair, SF City College Mission Campus

Dec. 21      National Short Story Day (UK)

Dec. 24      Jolabokaflod Christmas Book Flood Iceland

#LitWeekLA

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Storytelling Association of California

African American Book Events

Book Fairs by State Library of Congress

Book Reporter – Book Festivals

Everfest Book Festival Calendar

Storytelling Events

Placentia Library ◯ Meet Our Learners And Tutors

Meet Our Learners And Tutors

Placentia Library Explore: Sep 2019-Feb 2020

Jan shares her experience tutoring her learner, Bao: A quote from Winston Churchill sums up my experience with my adult learner, Bao – “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

As a former teacher and administrator, I have found that a student’s attitude is an important determiner of future success. From our first meeting three months ago, it was evident that Bao was a determined and committed learner. Her desire to strengthen her communication skills, both in writing and speaking, has guided our weekly learning sessions.

To achieve these goals, we have discussed current events, increased knowledge of content vocabulary and integrated writing skills through the reading of a weekly newsletter, “News for You.” In addition, we are enjoying reading a novel that supports Bao’s comprehension, vocabulary, writing and reading fluency. Connecting her prior knowledge and life experiences with her learning goals has allowed her to make great strides towards the achievement of her goals.

The Placentia Library’s adult literacy program has allowed me to re-connect with my passion for teaching and share my experience with an enthusiastic and dedicated adult.

Next Volunteer Orientation

Dec 15 ◯ 2 pm – 3:45 pm

Next Tutor Training

Dec 21 ◯ 9 am – 12:30 pm

If you are interested in becoming a Literacy Tutor

call 714-528-1906 ext. 214 for details

Newport Beach Library :: Happy Hour with Steven Rowley

Happy Hour with Steven Rowley

Literally Speaking: Nov/Dec 2019

Bestselling author Steven Rowley joined Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy on October 26th for NMPL's 4th Annual Happy Hour. Over 120 guests mingled in the Bamboo Courtyard under the beautiful evening sky.

Mr. Rowley spent time chatting with fans of his work. He signed copies of his best-seller, Lily & the Octopus and new book, The Editor.

Guests also joined in lively conversations over wine and cheese before making their way to the Friends Room for the Author Talk and question/answer time. Steven spoke about his journey to become an author that started in his childhood and later life experiences.  READ MORE >>

Next Tutor Training

January 8 & 15

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Prospective tutors must attend both sessions to complete training. 

Reservations for this training are required.

Online Orientation must be completed before attending Training.

New Learner Orientation

January 7

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ◯ December 2019

◯SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar

December 2019

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

Dec. 04      Youth Lit⚫eracy Tutor Training Words Alive San Diego 2p

Dec. 05      Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library 7p

Dec. 07      Adult Literacy Tutor Training Santa Barbara Library 9a

Dec. 07      Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Luis Obispo Library 10a

Dec. 15      Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Placentia Library 2p

Dec. 16      Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p

Dec. 21      Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Placentia Library 9a

Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module

Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Azusa Library :: The Dream Of Citizenship Is Alive And Well

The Dream Of Citizenship Is Alive And Well At Azusa Library

SGV Tribune: 11.21.2019 by Anissa Rivera

For Miguel Requelme, 34, of Covina, action is hope.

Born in Mexico, and brought to America at age 3, he grew up grateful that his parents sacrificed so much to give him a better life. Requelme graduated from Wilson High School in Long Beach in 2003, married in 2005 and is the proud father of two daughters. He worked his way up in the fast food industry and is now a general manager.

“As a naturalized citizen, I am looking forward to starting my own business this upcoming year,” Requelme said.

But first, he made time to celebrate Azusa’s newest crop of American citizens. Requelme, after all, is himself a graduate of the Inspired Citizenship program at Azusa City Library.

Arlene Calderon, adult literacy program coordinator at Azusa City Library, invited Requelme to speak to 33 newly-minted Americans at a Nov. 9 celebration.  READ MORE >>

Flashcards :: Amazingly Simple Technique Lets You Learn Anything in 5 Minute via Incs

The Ultimate List  

Best DIY Flashcard Apps

This Amazingly Simple Technique Lets You Learn Anything in 5 Minutes and Remember It Forever

Inc: 2.13.2018 by Minda Zetlin

If you're struggling to master a complex topic, a new language, or anything else that seems to strain your brain, Michael Nielsen has a suggestion for you: Try flashcards. Nielsen is a scientist and a research fellow at Y Combinator, and he's written books on such brain-straining topics as quantum computing and neural networks.

In a recent series of tweets, he explains his process and why he finds flashcards so useful. Silicon Valley insiders have been passing his advice along and asking for details about how he does it.

Nielsen says he first started memorizing flash cards (using an app called Anki, although there are lots of options) two years ago. Since then, he's memorized more than 9,000 flashcards, reviewing them while doing things like standing in line for coffee or riding in transit. He says he spends a total of about 20 minutes a day reviewing flashcards.

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Nielsen has a simple rule: If learning something could save him five minutes in the future, then he'll put whatever it is onto flashcards because it takes less than five minutes total to learn things this way.

1. Spaced repetition

This is what Nielsen sees as the reason for his success. Research has long shown that we absorb information better when it's repeated, but also when we have time to rest and reflect between study or practice times.  READ MORE >>

Redlands Library :: Success Stories In Redlands Literacy Program Are As Unique As Its 100-Plus Learners

Success Stories In Redlands Literacy Program Are As Unique As Its 100-Plus Learners

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program is expanding with a family literacy class beginning in September

Redlands Daily Facts: 9.08.2019 by Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coord-A.K. Smiley Library

New volunteers sometimes ask how the Redlands Adult Literacy Program measures learner success. Most adults join the literacy program to improve their reading and writing skills in order to get a new or better job, help their children with their homework or further their own education, but reaching these goals is as unique as the 103 adults who were served by the program last year.

Some adults who ask for literacy assistance have little or no foundation in reading. At this level, participants learn to read basic words for the first time. For example, one adult learner recently celebrated being able to read and write 80 of the 100 most common words in the English language. Knowing how to read these 80 words has opened the door for him to begin reading sentences, stories in picture books, and signs that he comes across in his daily life.

One tutor was very excited to report that her learner was now reading fluently, which enabled him to understand what he reads. Now he is excited about reading biographies and learning about famous people in history.

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Adult learners have a wide range of writing skills. Some learners begin by writing two-word responses to questions, then later progress to writing full sentences and then stories. Their enthusiasm for writing continues to grow. This year 40 learners wrote and submitted their works for publication in the adult literacy anthology, “Our Stories, A Collection of Writings, Volume 2.” (Volumes 1 and 2 are available for checkout at the library.) Authors were invited to read their stories aloud at the June 2019 Celebration of Authors. It was heartwarming to observe how the adult learners’ family members saw their loved ones in a new light, as they witnessed their newly gained skills and confidence.  READ MORE >>

Next Tutor Orientation

January 28, 2020 - 6:00 pm

Please call the Redlands Adult Literacy Program

office at 909.798.7565, ext. 4138