Dear Sparky Fans,
Happy February! I have been so busy since December that I didn't send out a Newsletter in January. Events have been going great! The Library Grand Opening at Euclid Ave. Elementary was amazing. They discussed Sparky being chosen as book of the month soon. Also, I was asked by The Wonder of Reading to join with them in their efforts. Their mission is to have a significant impact on reading in Southern California elementary schools. The Wonder of Reading has successfully renovated 200 libraries, overseen the purchase of more than $2,000,000 worth of new books and trained nearly 5,000 volunteers to read to kids on a weekly basis. I hope we all have a great 2009!
Talk soon,
Gillian & Sparky
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| 2 Readings At The Center For A New Generation! (Tues. Feb. 17th) |
Gillian has scheduled 2 Readings, Q & A's and a Coloring Session for the
Center For A New Generation. This foundation has a focus on literacy. It is a
foundation started by Condoleezza Rice in 1991. In 1996 CNG merged
with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. It is an innovative
after-school academic enrichment program. The goal is to increase the
high school graduation rate by helping young students prepare for high
school and college. The program focuses on Math and Language Arts.
Electives such as Art and Music are offered to help students express
their imagination and creativity. Center For A New GenerationTuesday, February 17th 20093:30PM Younger grades Reading, Q & A, Coloring Session 4:30PM Older grades Reading, Q & A Menlo Park Clubhouse 401 Pierce Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 Click Here for More DetailsClick Here for Directions! |
Reading At The Laureate School!
(Thurs. Feb. 13th) |
Gillian has booked an event at the Laureate School in San Luis Obispo, California. She will be Reading, Signing, Coloring, as well as a Q & A for the 1st grade students and middle school students. The Laureate is a private school with a 5 star rating, their mission is to educate students to become stewards, leaders and citizens of the 21st century's global world. Through project based learning, coursework in the arts, technology and foreign language and a school-wide character program. Thursday, February 13th, 2009Starting at 8:30AMThe Laureate School880 Laureate Lane San Luis Obispo, California 93405 Click Here for More DetailsClick Here for Directions! |
Reading At Hillsides Elementary!
(February Date Pending) |
Gillian has been asked to come Read and Sign at the Hillsides School sometime in February. The Hillsides School: Foster Care & Special Education for Abused Children. Hillsides works with many social and child services organizations, including LA County, Pasadena, Glendale, and San Gabriel Valley school districts. Specific Event Dates Pending. February 2009 has been discussed.www.hillsides.org Hillsides School 940 Avenue 64 Pasadena, CA 91105 Click Here for More DetailsClick Here for Directions! |
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Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic
Schools and libraries can purchase this heartwarming and engaging book at a discount from BookSurge Publishing by contacting their ordering department at 866-308-6235 (select option 6). Bookstores and libraries order as a wholesaler by contacting Baker & Taylor distributors at 800-775-3700. 'Sparky the Wonderfish' is also available through Amazon.com, Borders Bookstores and Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Sincerely,
Gillian Lee Hutshing &
Sparky the Wonderfish
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