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<p style="text-align:center;">GLC received a donation of “gently used” books from community partner Peoples Bank. The books were included in GLC’s annual Summer “Book Opp”. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Gary, “A Reading City” <br/> Book Club Extravaganza<br/> <br/> Book Club Extravaganza –This family literacy event promotes reading by encouraging the organization of book clubs in families, schools, churches, work places or anywhere three or more persons may choose. Existing book clubs from the community are spotlighted. Attendees have the opportunity to listen to “Book Byte” presentations giving them a glimpse of good books to read. Age appropriate books for young children, teens and adults are highlighted. Printed materials provide details on starting book clubs. At the close of the event new and gently used books are made available for each participant to take home. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Summer "Book Opp"<br/>To Read is a need in order to succeed. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter share with the 5th – 8th grade boys at Watson Academy.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Just Say “Sew”</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Licensed cosmetologist share life’s wisdom as they give students facials. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Summer "Book Opp"<br/>To Read is a need in order to succeed. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">In recognition of <strong><em>“Fire Safety Week” GLC donated “Fire Trucks: Trivia, Facts, and Fun”</em></strong> to the Gary Fire Department. The books will be distributed to children throughout the Gary community.</p>
<p style="text-align"center;">Beveridge “Reading Bookmarkers” is a reading initiative for third grade students at Beveridge Elementary School. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">GLC collaborated with <br/> Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Gary Alumnae Chapter in “Roll Out the Red Carpet for Reading” Promotion ... read to students in Gary, East Chicago, Lake Ridge and Merrillville elementary schools </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Read Across America”<br/> Mary Williams, retired educator, reading to students at Glen Park Academy<br/> GLC celebrates “Read Across America” the celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. GLC’s volunteers read Dr. Seuss stories to pre –k and kindergarten students throughout Gary schools. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Dr. Steve Simpson – Founder <br/> The Gary Literacy Coalition, Inc. <br/> Reach Out and Read - Gary</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Choices Matter” Retired school counselors share with students. The students lead the conversations. Topics that are important to students are discussed.</p>
<P style="text-align:center;">The Gary Literacy Coalition promotes reading through community outreach.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Megan Piphus, Ventriloquist Extraordinaire, was the special guest for our 2015 annual Philanthropic Thrust Dinner Theater</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">The Gary Literacy Coalition, Inc. was founded by Dr. Steve Simpson</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Barber Boosting Books”<br/> GLC collaborated with Louis Robb, owner, operator and teacher of Lil Lou’s Beauty & Barber College to create a reading corner ... children can earn points towards the cost of their haircut by reading books </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">GLC Board Members (not all present)<br/> Dr. Michele Major<br/> Fredricka Davidson- GLC Board Vice President<br/> Dr. Jane Walker<br/> Leslie Leslie<br/> Mary Williams – GLC Board Secretary<br/> Shirley Thomas – GLC Board President<br/> Ben Clement – GLC Board Parliamentarian </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">GLC collaborated with <br/> Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Gary Alumnae Chapter in “Roll Out the Red Carpet for Reading” Promotion ... read to students in Gary, East Chicago, Lake Ridge and Merrillville elementary schools </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Celebrating “Jumpstart Read for the Record” in October 2017<br/> The Gary Literacy Coalition, Inc. joined the nation-wide reading initiative Jumpstart’s Reading Recording ... recruited twenty– four volunteers to read to over 1200 pre –k and kindergarten students in the Gary Community School Corporation. With the support of Gary Educational Development Foundation, each kindergarten student received their very own copy of “Quackers” to take home. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Straight Outta Gary” ... Gary’s own, Chester Gregory was the special guest in 2016 as we celebrated 15 years of service to Gary and surrounding regions, at GLC’s annual Philanthropic Thrust Dinner Theater.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">In recognition of <strong><em>“Fire Safety Week” GLC donated “Fire Trucks: Trivia, Facts, and Fun”</em></strong> to the Gary Fire Department. The books will be distributed to children throughout the Gary community.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">“Barber Boosting Books”<br/> GLC collaborated with Louis Robb, owner, operator and teacher of Lil Lou’s Beauty & Barber College to create a reading corner ... children can earn points towards the cost of their haircut by reading books </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Annual GLC collaborates with Lil Lou’s Beauty and Barber College, as well as Gamma Psi Omega Chapter -Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.<br/> to present “Barber Shop” day at Dr. Bernard C. Watson Academy for Boys </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">We will celebrate “Jumpstart Read for the Record” 2018 </p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Retired educator Mary James reading to students at Glen Park Academy ... celebrating 2017 “Jumpstart Read for the Record”.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;">Gary, “A Reading City” <br/> Book Club Extravaganza<br/> <br/> Book Club Extravaganza –This family literacy event promotes reading by encouraging the organization of book clubs in families, schools, churches, work places or anywhere three or more persons may choose. Existing book clubs from the community are spotlighted. Attendees have the opportunity to listen to “Book Byte” presentations giving them a glimpse of good books to read. Age appropriate books for young children, teens and adults are highlighted. Printed materials provide details on starting book clubs. At the close of the event new and gently used books are made available for each participant to take home. </p>
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