AUGUST
 2015
eNewsletter
20 Years of Succeeding in Reading (Seed)
Reading Seed distributes free books to children, encouraging independent reading, increasing confidence and comprehension, and building a culture of literacy at home. Photo by Creatista.

This year a core community program celebrates 20 years of success! In 1995, The Reading Seed Children's Literacy program was started by a group of volunteers who wanted to positively impact children's literacy in Pima County. In the first year, 21 volunteers trained by a UA literacy expert worked with 42 children. By 2004, Reading Seed had grown to 150 reading coaches working in 13 schools, and coordination and leadership of the program was provided solely by committed volunteers. That same year, Rotary Club of Tucson identified literacy as an issue of significant need in the community.
Literacy Connects Welcomes
Data & Evaluation Manager 
Literacy Connects is pleased to welcome our new Data & Evaluation Manager, Dawn Gardner. Dawn comes to us from the Pima County Public Library with an impressive background in community outreach, public services, and data analysis. Meet Dawn.

Thank you for joining us in welcoming Dawn to the team!
Literacy Connects Books
Support literacy when you shop local! 

You can join Literacy Connects and local bookstores, Kids Center, Mostly Books, and Antigone Books, in connecting learners of all ages to popular titles that encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning. 

It's simple: get a book, give a book! Learn more about this partnership and how you can help create a culture of literacy in our community by supporting local bookstores and struggling readers. 
Meet the New Ensemble
Stories that Soar! is blessed to have a strong, dedicated ensemble of contracted actors committed to empowering young people by giving voice to their original words and creative ideas. 

Through their skills, talents and amazing feats of imagination, they work together year after year to bring young writers' stories to life through dynamic theatrical productions. Yet, each season we invite new performers into the ensemble to infuse our work with fresh energy and new ideas. This year's auditions resulted in the inclusion of six new cast members.  
Working Together to Strengthen Tucson
This November, every one of us will have the chance to strengthen Tucson's economic development and create jobs and opportunities of all by voting YES on all of the Pima County Bond propositions. The Bonds will improve our infrastructure, provide affordable housing, protect public safety, encourage tourism, and conserve open spaces.  

Additionally the literacy and education focus of the Bonds will support our libraries and provide a permanent home for Job Path, a partner of Literacy Connects in our adult education and job success work. This package of Bonds has been developed by a highly committed group of citizens over several years. You can learn the details at:
2015 Tucson Classics Car Show
Join the fun on Saturday, October 17th! In addition to antique and collector vehicles, the 9th annual Tucson Classics Car Show will have a food court, vendors, and all-day entertainment. 

Tickets for the show are only $5 for adults and are available online. Children under 18 years of age are admitted free with a paying adult. All net proceeds from the Car Show, will benefit Tucson area charities, including Literacy Connects' Reading Seed program.
IN THIS ISSUE
Calendar of Events



Check out what's happening on our September calendar.


Call For Volunteers!

Literacy Connects is looking for dedicated, passionate volunteers to help at our new Infusion Project sites! 

Learn how to get involved.

Fall Spanish Classes
for Adults

Beginning Spanish 102 and Intermediate/ Conversational Spanish 202 classes begin mid-September.

Register for classes today or call (520) 882-8006 for more information. 


Support literacy when you shop! Sign up using your Fry's V.I.P card. 

When you shop AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Literacy Connects. Support us every time you shop!

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Literacy Connects
200 E Yavapai Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 882-8006