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Dearest friends of Open Books,
A very happy March to you all! This month, we gain an
hour of well-missed daylight, officially move into spring, and celebrate
National Reading Month! How does Open Books celebrate National Reading Month,
you ask?
During the month of March... *100 volunteers will read with 200
elementary school students every week through Open Books Buddies.
* 16
volunteer storytellers will read to some of the luckiest kids in Chicago at
Open Books Storytime. * 50 volunteers will help book lovers find the perfect
read at the Open Books Store.
Thank you for helping so many others celebrate
National Reading Month along with us! We couldn't do it without you.
Ava Zeligson
Volunteer Coordinator
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Join us for Open Books Buddies in Pilsen!
 Our newest Open Books Buddies site is starting next week! Do you have a free hour on Mondays from 2:45-3:45? Then we would love to introduce you to your new little Buddies at Jungman Elementary in Pilsen! Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged, but all are certainly welcome. If you are interested in joining Open Books Buddies at Jungman, just email Ava at azeligson@open-books.org! |
Introducing: Volunteer Central!
Open Books volunteers make up a strong, innovative,
inspiring community. Now, that community exists online! Are you a volunteer
working with literacy programs, books, or events? Then check out Volunteer Central, the brand new online forum for Open Books volunteers! Here, you will
find valuable resources shared by both Open Books staff and volunteers. Tell
your favorite story from Open Books Buddies. Ask for tips on working with a
hesitant writer. Brainstorm ideas for possible bookstore displays. Share your
progress with your VWrite student. Volunteer Central can be whatever you want it to be, so make yourself an account and get posting! :)
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Join the Open Books Associate Board for ReadOn 2010!, our first annual read-a-thon to
raise funds for our literacy programming!
By signing up as a Reader
and collecting pledges, you'll help us spread the love of reading and writing
to the 3,000+ children we serve, including those in our one-on-one Buddies
program in Chicago schools.
WHEN:
May 1-26,
2010
WHO:
Readers of all ages,
around Chicago and across the country! Adults (participants 13 and older) will
track their progress by pages read and children (participants under age 13)
will track books read.
HOW:
Sign up as a Reader,
gather pledges, and read your way to your goal! Don't have time to participate?
You can sponsor any participating Reader, or one of our participating Buddies
schools.
PRIZES:
All Readers will be
entered in a raffle. We have special prizes for top fundraisers and readers,
too!
EVENTS:
Read-ins, book discussions, author events, and more!
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February Vol-Star: Heidi Massey
March's vol-star is none other than the fabulous Heidi
Massey! Heidi's presence at Open Books is fantastic. It is possible that she
has helped you find the perfect read at the Open Books store. Perhaps you have
admired the even coats of paint that she rolled onto the walls of our literacy
center. If you're lucky, you've seen her in action at Perspectives Charter
School as one of our awesome Big Buddies. Heidi is a wonderful asset to many of
our programs, and is also an absolute champ at spreading the word about Open
Books and our mission. We are honored to have her on our side!
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