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Literacy: Spanning the US

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Olympia’s CIELO Wins Library of Congress State Literacy Award

Thurston Talk: 3.03.3030 by the Secretary of State

CIELO, a nonprofit organization in Olympia that provides literacy support and resources to immigrant and refugee communities in the South Sound, recently received a Library of Congress State Literacy Award for their contributions to the promotion of literacy and reading in the state. The organization was nominated by the Washington Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and a partnership between The Seattle Public Library (SPL) and the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

“I enthusiastically applaud all of the staff and the more than 150 volunteers at CIELO for receiving this well-deserved award,” said Cindy Aden, Washington State Librarian. “CIELO is a bright light in the community, and is the only source for comprehensive all-ages literacy in the entire South Sound region. Even more remarkable is there holistic approach to service, creating strong community bonds and addressing other critical needs for individuals and families.”  READ MORE ➤➤

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Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 16

Reading Level: very difficult to read.

Reader's Age: College graduate

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Adult Literacy Programs Benefit All Involved

Library offers tailored English learning experience

HMB Review: 3.04.2020 by August Howell

For those who don’t count English as their first language, the ability to read, write and speak the language can be a critical element when applying for jobs or taking tests.

That may be one reason why San Mateo County Libraries Community Learning Department has seen its Adult Literacy program grow in popularity in recent years.

Emily Smith became the program coordinator in December. Under Smith, there are more than 50 pairs of volunteers helping non-English speaking individuals and families in the Adult Literacy program. And there is a substantial waitlist of adult learners.

Along with the weekly Conversation Club meetings, these are free opportunities for English learners to pick what they want to learn, from helping children with homework, increasing computer knowledge, working on a high school diploma or GED, or taking the citizenship test.  READ MORE ➤➤

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Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 13

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. Old

(college level entry)

Durant Library

Woman Becomes American Citizen, Owes It All To Her Local Library

KXII: 3.05.2020 by Nina Quatrino

62-year-old Alice Morais lives in Oklahoma, with her husband, Jacques - a romance that's lasted thirty-seven years.

"I love him. He saved my life, I saved his life, it's the way life goes." Morais said.

In 1983, Jacques Pierre-- the son of French immigrants, decided to go to Brazil to see Carnival. That's where he met Alice, who was just 24.

The rest is history.

"Would you like to come to the United States? And she said, I'd love to go to the United states." said her husband, Jacques Pierre.

The love birds eventually got married, and settled down in Bryan County. But just like all fairy-tales, nothing is ever =perfect.

"You know, for those of us who were born here, we kind of take it for granted." said Patricia Sorrels, Morais' tutor.

Morais had been living in the country -- Legally -- with only her green card and her visa.

That meant frequent trips back to Brazil.

Last year, the two decided to apply for Morais' citizenship. Only to find that she had 90 days to prepare for the test.

"The test is hard, you need to memorize 100 answers - it's not easy." Morais said.

The couple went to the Library in Durant for help.  WATCH 02:19

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Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 4

Reading Level: easy to read.

Reader's Age: 8-9 yrs. Old

(Fourth and Fifth graders)

Adrian Literacy

Rea Literacy Center Director Honored By Zonta

Len Connect: 3.07.2020 by Spencer Durham

The Adrian Dominican Sisters founded the Adrian Rea Literacy Center in 2008 with a desire to give more people the ability to read and write.

The literacy center served 20 adult learners in its first year. That number ballooned to 110 in year two.

“The need was and continues to be great,” said Sister Carleen Maly.

Maly was chosen to be the first director of the Rea Literacy Center. She’s still at the helm 12 years later.

Maly was honored for her service Thursday evening with Zonta of Lenawee’s Amelia Earhart Award. The award is given annually to someone who “exemplifies the pioneering spirit of excellence in her field that were characteristic” of the female pilot. Earhart was a Zonta member in Boston.

Zonta International is a global organization with the mission of advancing equal rights and a life free of violence for women and girls and to empower women. Zonta of Lenawee was founded in 1959.

Zonta member Janis Montalvo nominated Maly for the award. She paid the literacy center director a visit one day to deliver the news that she would be the organization’s 2020 award recipient.

Maly, like she does with every adult learner who comes to the center, gave Montalvo a tour. Always on the look out for more volunteers, Maly was disappointed when she found out Montalvo was just there to tell her about the award. The anecdote drew laughs from the audience.  READ MORE ➤➤

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Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 8

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. Old

(Seventh and Eighth graders)