A Plan to Promote Literacy Everywhere
What's New
MOVE MOUSE OVER PHOTOS TO SEE MORE PHOTOS! This winter, we launched a County Wide "Take-A-Book Leave-A-Book" exchange at the Bayard Communtiy Center. We brought in for exchange more than 1000 books for all kinds of readers (Children to Adults) --Several hundred books exchanged hands! At this event -- The Imagination Express program was launched for children who were born on or after January 1st, 2008. To register and for more information call 575-534-9156. We are thankful for the efforts of Literacy Link Leamos and community members such as Mr. and Mrs. Nelson for their commitment to building stronger communities through wonderful literacy programs.
We have many things we are doing to promote A.P.P.L.E. and, most importantly,
promote higher literacy levels!
Here are some of things we have planned and have been doing to encourage youth reading!
We have also been working with the Silver City Public Library. Teen Read Week was a lot of fun and we helped to "refresh" the teen reading section of the library. We have our slogan there and promoted books with a "beat"!
NEW FOR SPRING:
Serina continues to expand her program of CLIMB, presenting to youth groups, Kiwanis, Rotary, Country Commissioners, School Board, and others.
In December-- Serina coompleted her fall workshop series with Youth Grades 2nd to 5th as part of her CLIMB program. Workshops combined reading with a creative approach--art. Workshops were held at Jose Barrios Elementary and Harrison Schmitt. For information on spring programs call 575-538-3396 and speak with the adult supervisor of this project--
"For the Love of Art and the Read for Joy" program by Serina.
COUNTY-WIDE TAKE-A-BOOK LEAVE-A-BOOK
Jose Barrios and Harrison Schmitt CLIMB workshops were so much fun!
What's New?
Fall presenations to Youth Groups in Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo County
Above- Presentations to Girl Scout troops encouraging a passion to read. Below--more photos from the Red Hot Children's Fiesta APPLE booth activities!
"Queen" of the Reading Writing Club-Marissa having a face painting by Serina. Other teen youth volunteer--Thanks to everyone!
What's New?
October's Really Big Event Was SPOOKTACULAR!
We had a lot of fun giving away books through a "Book Walk" at the kids carnival. With coordination with Literacy Link Leamos, we were able to give away hundreds of free books and even Teddy Bears--the best listeners!
We love to do displays promoting reading and also our programs. Above, display from Silver City Public Library that was in place September and October. New display at he Girl Scout Hut in Silver City.
Months of November and December-Continued with
School and Classroom Presentations!
This spring is about visiting with new youth to encourage reading and expanding book exchange locations!
-This past year, Serina focused on youth 12 and under and working with elementary schools to promote reading! With fun, interactive motivational presentations and literacy games, this fall should be fun promoting reading.
-Marissa focused on teen reading and writing club activities and getting more youth involved with the group
SPECIAL THANKS is given to the Silver City Kiwanis group for all of their support and encouragement of the APPLE project
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What's New?
"CLIMB-For the Love of Art and Read for Joy" by Serina-- Program expands!
Workshop held October 5th. Through this creative literacy workshop held by Serina, children created art after reading the book "Mahalia, the Mouse, Goes to College." The special art will be showcased at the Weekend At the Galleries art show at Alotta Gelata Columbus Day Weekend. ( Event sponsorsed by the Mimbres Region Arts Council.)
Serina coordinated activities for this special workshop with the MRAC, and other leaders in the community. Each child received a free book, thanks to support by Literacy Link Leamos. Each child also received a free watercolor set and will have their art work mounted and matted, displayed in special art show, then created into a calendar that will have the art with information on literacy games. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Silver City for making this possible so that is free to the children.
More workshops planned. For information on workshops, call Silver City Radio 575-538-3396.
What's Been Happening this Fall!
September was Exciting for APPLE at
"Red Hot Children's Fiesta"
Thanks is given to the Grant County Health Council and all of their work that made this event possible for our community. More than 2000 people came to the fiesta. We especially want to thank Literacy Link Leamos for dontaing over 200 reading magazines to our project, where at our booth, during the fiesta, we passed out the reading materical to children. We also did face painting and coloring activities while promoting literacy with our display and talking to others. Thanks to the members of the APPLE Reading and Writing Club who came over after their meeting to help with booth activities.
