Words Alive

📖 Wanted: Curriculum Writers 📖 We are looking for Graphic Novel Curriculum Writing volunteers, for graphic novels in our teen book group program. This position is 100% virtual! Join the team. Visit our website and “Become a Volunteer page” to learn more! #WordsAlive #Volunteer

Last Month, on Saturday, April 18, we had an incredible turnout at our KPBS Be My Neighbor Day! Words Alive staff and volunteers got to meet and connect with our community members, and share our mission for a better San Diego. Thank you for joining us!

It is time for #FactFilledFriday. After training with Words Alive, 100% of early learning providers reported feeling more confident as reading role models! We are privileged to be working with so many wonderful and committed providers who believe in the power of reading.

Thank you to all who showed up and joined us for our 17th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. The Words Alive staff showed our thanks and support for the incredible community of volunteers we work with who are the reason we can connect San Diegans to the magic of reading!

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It is #TitleTuesday, and this week, we're reading "The Bear's Garden" by Marcie Colleen and Alison Oliver in our Read Aloud Program! This engaging picture book centers a young girl who brings her community together, reflecting the importance of dedication and imagination!

Just $25 can cover a new book and learning kit for a child or teen participating in one of our three core reading programs! Help connect youth in San Diego to the joy and power of reading by donating a gift of any size today: buff.ly/e4EiqQl

In honor of April being Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Month, we're thrilled to share that 29% of participants in our Family Literacy Program this program year asked for bilingual English/Spanish instruction and Spanish instruction!

Thanks to the volunteers at our Wild Books events, iJuntos, E3, and Words on Wheels, we have built and delivered 580+ totes to 28 schools, child care centers, and partners across San Diego County!

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We're excited to be reading "Jabari Tries" by Gaia Cornwall in our Family Literacy Program this season! This inspiring picture book is a hit with our young readers and families.

Meet Julie, the newest Program Coordinator for our Read Aloud and Adolescent Book Group Programs! 📚✨Julie loves creating spaces where young people feel seen, inspired, and connected. Learn all about her passions, efforts, and book recommendations at: wordsalive.org/blog

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Join our Page Turners Team! By reading and reviewing titles from our recommendations list, you too can help us determine which books should be added to our program curriculum! All ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. Learn more at: buff.ly/AtOMTUU

Leave a legacy that speaks volumes. 📚✨ By joining the Heritage Circle, you're not just giving: you're planting seeds of opportunity for thousands of children, youth, and families across San Diego. Learn more at: buff.ly/VzA4yKw

Did you know that Words Alive has its very own merchandise store? Show off your passion for literacy equity with our cool statement tees, tanks, and sweaters. All proceeds support our cause! Visit: buff.ly/PfFJfFZ

📚 Join us for our next Volunteer Orientation on Sunday, April 26th at 10 AM PT and discover how you can get involved in our research-backed programs that uplift readers of all ages. Learn more and sign up at: buff.ly/n50XOTU We can't wait to see you!💛

There's still time to sign up to volunteer with Words Alive on KPBS's #BeMyNeighborDay on April 18! Learn more about how you can support this special day by contacting our Community Engagement Manager, Soroya Rowley, at soroya@wordsalive.org.

A big thanks to all the volunteers, both individuals and groups, that supported us in February and March. By lending us your time and hands, you helped assemble 5,940 Learning Kits! An extra thank you to these groups as well: Pomona College, the San Diego Gulls, iJuntos, and E3!

Fuel Stories. Spark imagination. Change Lives. ✨📚 When you give through our Amazon Wishlist, you're putting books directly into the hands of readers who need them the most - and helping our programs grow, thrive, and inspire. 💛 Every page you gift makes a difference!