Call for authors to participate in Garland’s Literacy for Life event<\/p>\n

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The Garland Community Multicultural Commission is partnering with the Garland Independent <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>School District and the cities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse to foster literacy throughout the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>tri-city area. This partnership aims to create a community of readers through a new <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>initiative that encourages everyone to read. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The cornerstone of this initiative is <\/span><\/span>Literacy for Life<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>, a community-wide event that will take place on September 21, 2019, at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. Opening ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., and a plethora of fun and exciting activities for all ages will be ongoing throughout the event until 3 p.m. The goal is to attract and engage everyone in the community in various literacy experiences.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This Literacy for Life community-wide event will have activities for all ages, including:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Book Walk<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Literacy Make & Take<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Poetry Cafe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Writing Challenges <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Book Character Parade<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

myOn Ready Awards<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Free food, prizes, giveaways<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The coalition hopes to have several authors present to promote their writing. The author booths are free, and authors are asked to donate five copies for student prizes and giveaways. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Making reading a priority positively impacts student success in working toward college, career and military readiness. An educated, well prepared student body is essential for the future of all communities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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