Library Literacy Services Coordinator's Corner | | | | | Hello Fellow Tutors and Adult Learners, Happy New Year! Yolo Reads is starting 2024 with exciting news: we’ve been selected as the winner of the Winter Save the Children Grant! This generous grant will allow us to expand our family literacy program and serve even more community members in the coming year. As the students return to school after winter break, they are gradually settling back into classroom routines and expectations. To learn more about these expectations, reach out to our Family Literacy Coordinator, Leticia Flores. Leticia offers family literacy and engagement workshops where parents and caregivers can gain valuable insights into how to effectively communicate with their child’s school. Additionally, our learners receive books, games, and learning kits to support their growth. We are excited to announce that the Yolo Reads Annual Celebration will be held on Saturday, January 25th, at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Library! Virtual invitations were sent out in December, and paper invitations have just been delivered this week. We look forward to seeing you there in the large Children's Room! Winter is the perfect time for setting New Year learning resolutions. At Yolo Reads, we encourage our tutors and learners to advocate for their families' educational goals. Keep an eye out for additional information at your local library. A special thank you to all Yolo Reads tutors who actively participate in our Tutor Support Network meetings. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on February 11th at 1 p.m.! Yolo Reads Tutor Support Network Meeting https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/82950488882 Meeting ID: 829 5048 8882 | | | | | | | | | First of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself and share my experience with the Yolo Reads program as an English learner. My name is Said Mostafa, and I am originally from Afghanistan. I have been participating in the Yolo Reads program for over a year. I first connected on Zoom with Becky McMannis, who provided me with guidance and introduced me to my new tutor, Aaron Needles. We started meeting weekly, using an English literacy workbook to complete readings and exercises step by step. These regular sessions greatly improved my
speaking, listening, and writing skills, and had a positive impact on various aspects of my life, such as my job, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and traveling. My wife also benefited from the Yolo Reads program. It is indeed a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn English as a second language. I highly recommend it to other immigrants with similar needs. I am sincerely grateful to the Yolo Reads staff, especially Becky McMannis, Nancy Pacheco, and my dedicated tutor, Aaron Needles, for their continuous support and encouragement each week | | | Bogle Winery Book Collection | | | The Yolo County Libraries Adult and Family Literacy Program, Yolo Reads, is thrilled to announce a wonderful collaboration with Bogle Winery this holiday season. Bogle Winery invited its wine club members and patrons to join us in spreading holiday magic by donating new books to support literacy in our Yolo County literacy community. This month-long book drive will benefit both adults and children.
On Saturday, November 30th, Yolo Reads participated in Bogle's Merry Market, where we collected new book donations in exchange for a free wine tasting for up to four people. Thanks to the generosity of the community, we collected over 150 new books and are excited to continue accepting donations throughout December.
In appreciation of their ongoing support, we are excited to feature Bogle Winery on our organizations website, and in our upcoming e-newsletters, spotlighting their dedication to advancing literacy and education in Yolo County. | | | Embroiders Guild of America Champions Literacy. | | | Since 2014, the Embroiderers' Guild of America (Davis Chapter) has been creating beautiful embroidered bookmarks. We are deeply grateful to this talented group for generously donating 60 of these handcrafted bookmarks on December4th, which will be presented to our adult learners on January 25th. The Embroiderers' Guild is dedicated to preserving the art of embroidery and nurturing a passion for needlework.
| | | | | The Change Agent is a biannual magazine for adult educators and learners published by the New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC) at World Education.
Our California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) have granted California Library Literacy Programs free access to The Change Agent, and they’ve announced the new edition. The focus is on elections, technology, and informed use of data. You will find so much great content to share with learners and tutors!
Just go to https://changeagent.nelrc.org/
User name: CLLS
Password: CLLS | | | Check out our Family Literacy Blog | Our family literacy specialist, Leticia Flores, writes informative family learning posts monthly on our Yolo County Library website. We call it "Explore Family Literacy/Explora Literacia Familiar".
Featuring great library resources like Bilingual Backpacks and Storytime Kits and exploring topics important to families - this page will make learning together interesting and fun. Con una plétora de libros estupendos y temas importantes para las familias, esta página hará el aprender juntos súper interesante y divertido. For more information or to register, contact Leticia: 530-666-8079 | | | | | | | Family Literacy at the Davis Rotary | | |
The Davis Rotary has long been a strong supporter of literacy initiatives, and we were truly honored to present to their members on December 9th. Rotary member Vai R. is a passionate advocate for literacy. Recently retired as a linguistics professor at UC Davis, Vai has taught numerous workshops for Yolo Reads and is currently contributing her expertise to our family literacy program. In appreciation of their ongoing support, we are excited to feature the Rotary organization in our upcoming e-newsletters, spotlighting their dedication to advancing literacy and education in Yolo County. | | | | |
