Inspire a Love of Reading: Give Books
Donate: K-1st grade (ages 5-7), new or gently-used children’s books at one of our local partners. My 92.9 has teamed up with Literacy Connects to celebrate Love of Reading Month with a children’s book drive. Donations of high-quality, new or gently-used books will go directly to children in need through Literacy Connects programming. Literacy Connects gives […]
The Magic of Humor: A Review of The Mercy Watson Series
The Mercy Watson Series Author-Kate DeCamillo Illustrator- Chris Van Dusen Fountas and Pinnell level-K The Magic of Humor – Book Review by Marsha Schlanger The Mercy Watson Series by Kate DiCamillo is a delight for many young readers. These stories are witty, funny, and are bound to engage even the most shy, reluctant readers. Mercy Watson is a selfish, good-natured, […]
Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett – Book Review by Violet
Extra Yarn Author-Mac Barnett Illustrator-Jon Klassen Fountas and Pinnell level-L Extra Yarn, a Caldecott honor book and a New York Times bestseller, is a story about a little girl named Annabelle who finds a box full of colorful yarn. Annabelle does the only sensible thing to do when one finds a box […]
Exploring Literacy in Mexico
This week we have a guest blog from Jessica Dennes, our Reading Seed Coach Manager and Trainer. Over the summer she studied literacy abroad in Mexico and reflects on her experiences below. As the Volunteer Manager and Trainer for the Reading Seed program of Literacy Connects, I am naturally curious about literacy in various settings. So it […]
Reading Seed, Reach Out and Read, and Infusion Hire New Staff Members!
Meet our three newest staff members. We’re excited to have them on our team, and can’t wait to see all the great work they’re going to do for literacy in Southern Arizona. Jessica Lenchitsky – Reading Seed Program Coordinator Jessica is new to Tucson and is enjoying exploring the desert surroundings- a drastic change for a life-long […]
220% Improvement in Kindergarteners’ Reading From Literacy Connects Pilot Program
Kindergartners at Keeling Elementary have made astonishing strides in their reading skills, their attitudes about reading, and their classroom engagement after participation in Literacy Connects’ Reading Seed Kinder Project pilot. Literacy Connects Takes Pride In Our Flexible Programming In response to a significant population of struggling readers at Keeling Elementary, Literacy Connects created a year-long, […]
