A to Z Literacy Movement Blog

On the Vine: Celebrating Books and Wine

atozliteracy — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:11:17 +0000

Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:00 pm.

Invite a few friends to join in the fun.

Get ready to celebrate another season of A to Z.

Head to the website for more details.

http://www.atozliteracy.org/

Check it Out

atozliteracy — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:45:33 +0000

Thank you, Marie Brandell, for creating another A to Z video. Your compassionate heart and artistic talent help to spread the word.

Moving Forward

atozliteracy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:10:17 +0000

My focus

My inspiration

My reward

Opening Up

atozliteracy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:09:55 +0000

Noticing everything on the page

Discovering new ideas

Enjoying the magic of a book

Working Together

atozliteracy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:09:39 +0000

Students ready to learn.

Teachers dedicated to their profession.

Both working to meet a common goal = Increasing the love of literacy

Update from Peace Corps Sylve

atozliteracy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:34:46 +0000

I wanted to send you pictures of the students that have benefited so much from the donation of books. I have started a reading club so the kids can read and have fun when they are out of school for holidays. The executive committee for the community school was so thankful. We continue to work on making the school better and have been trying to receive funding for the school. The community is keeping hope alive and reaching out to other organizations. It is a very long process.

It Takes a Village

atozliteracy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:34:27 +0000

Edward Mulenga and Deborah Mwewa Mulenga are the two teachers. They are a married couple living in the community and have devoted their extra time to teach in spite of their main jobs as farmers and parents. They are currently looking for new teachers for 2012. The executive board is composed of people in the community as well as the head women and headmen. They are actively participating in helping the school stay open and have planted a garden to generate income to support the children and to improve the school.

Community School Info

atozliteracy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:34:06 +0000

Mapalo Community School has about 60-100 children that attend the school. Most of them are preschool to second grade level. They come to the school to learn basic skills in identifying, counting, reading, and writing. After mastering these different levels, they are transferred to a government basic school where they continue their education. This community school is located in Matete village in Nchelenge district of Luapula province.

Why Zambia?

atozliteracy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:32:40 +0000

Why do I go to Zambia?

Because I want to empower

influence

strengthen

and change the literacy lives of children.

I want to revive the culture of reading in a place that is filled with adversity.

Because I want to encourage kids to become critical thinkers.

Students who can understand and evaluate what they read and apply that new knowledge in other areas of their lives.

I want to promote original thoughts and foster creative ideas.

Why Zambia?

atozliteracy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:32:26 +0000

Because I want the boxes of books we send to be compelling and captivating. Students enthralled by the text in front of them, engrossed in a story that carries them to a different time and place. Books that will enlighten the children and provide them with the “what can be” in life.