Posts made in August, 2013

Leimert Park Book Fair

              The 7th Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair was Saturday, 6/29/2013 with a tribute to the 1960’s. Angelina is a model BookPAL: always expressive, always fun, always dedicated! Here she is holding the attention of every child. Thank you,...

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Back to School with BookPALS!

It’s that time again! As we begin our literacy adventures for another exciting school year, here are a few important reminders: 1. Please be sure to complete or renew a volunteer application for this school year. Most applications are available on district websites; some must be completed on site at the school. Ask Natalie if you need assistance. 2. Contact your teachers from last year to determine a reading schedule. If you need new classes or a new school, Natalie can help! 3. Attend our Central Florida BookPALS Kickoff on Thursday, September 5th, 6 p.m.. Contact Natalie for details....

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BookPals for the WIN (Literally!)

BookPALS celebrates summer reading at WIN! Summer Camp! Lauren Kelston read aloud to kids at WIN! (Women In Need) this week. BookPALS has a partnership with their Camp WIN summer reading series. BookPALS reads to a group of 15 kids from age 5-8 years old at the shelter located in Brooklyn. Pictured is Lauren Kelston taking time out of her day to encourage the kids to read more at Camp WIN. Inspired by “Where the Wild Things Are” the day the was a true...

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Kid’s Korner: Notes from BookPALS’ Biggest Fans

Kid’s Korner: Notes from BookPALS’ Biggest Fans Students really look forward to read aloud time when they have a BookPAL to awaken their young imaginations, enrich their vocabularies and open the doors to a broader, richer landscape. Thousands of imaginations have been sparked by BookPALS’ animated, engaging and fun delivery. Here’s what the children have to say about the literary heroes who share their time and talent with them each week:    ...

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Happy 20th Anniversary, BookPALS!!!

On May 11, 2013 the Screen Actors Guild Foundation 20 Years Of BookPALS celebration was held at West Hollywood City Council Chambers in West Hollywood, California with a live celebrity reading followed by a kid’s party with balloons and desserts for everyone who attended.     BookPALS Founder Barbara Bain (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) and actors Jack McBrayer (30 ROCK, WRECK IT RALPH, PHINEAS & FERB), Karan Brar (JESSIE), Kaitlyn Dever (LAST MAN STANDING), and Joshua Rush (PARENTAL GUIDANCE) read to kids and parents at the final event in a week long celebration for 20 Years of...

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