Beth Stanton and Kirby Larson believe that Friday the 13th (of March) can indeed be a lucky day for the wonderful literacy organization, Page Ahead (http://www.pageahead.org/). On this lucky day, Page Ahead is hosting their annual A Taste For Reading Luncheon. Beth and Kirby are hoping you can join them! Attending this luncheon supports Page... Continue Reading →
Secret Garden Books – Gives Back This Holiday Weekend
A Couple of Events to be Thankful for This Season EVENT Ballard Gives Black Friday DATE Friday 25 November 2016 WEB http://www.secretgardenbooks.com/event/ballard-gives-black-friday EVENT INDIES FIRST / Small Business Saturday DATE Saturday 26 November 2016 WEB http://www.secretgardenbooks.com/event/indies-first-saturday LOCATION: Secret Garden Bookshop 2214 NW Market St. Ballard CONTACT: Suzanne Perry, Events 206-789-5006 ... Continue Reading →
Secret Garden Books and Page Ahead
Christy at Secret Garden Bookstore wanted me to relay a message to SCBWI members about an offer to support the Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program. If you missed the Ballard Gives Black Friday event, The Secret Garden Bookshop will be extending their offer of 20% off of books purchased as donations to Page Ahead Children's... Continue Reading →
Read to kids in need
Stacey Lane, administrator of Page Ahead, the largest children's literacy program in Washington State, is seeking volunteers to read with kids for this coming school year, 2015–16. They are looking for volunteers in Western and Eastern Washington to read with preschool and kindergarten classes for the upcoming 2015–16 school year. Please help spread the... Continue Reading →
Participate in Page Ahead Fundraiser Wednesday by Dining Out
Going out to eat this Wednesday? You can dine out and help Page Ahead at the same time!! Page Ahead's fundraiser is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28.Page Ahead is Washington state's leading provider of children's literacy programs, serving 55,000 kids. Local restaurants will donate a percentage of sales tomorrow for Dish Up Literacy. Fellow SCBWI WWA... Continue Reading →
Page Ahead Volunteer Opportunity
Page Ahead has an opportunity for volunteers to read with kids! They are looking for volunteers--especially in South King County and Tacoma--to read with preschool and kindergarten classes this 2011-2012 school year.Story Time volunteers read books, sing songs & create simple crafts with kids. Training and materials are provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to... Continue Reading →
You’re Invited to Page Ahead’s Best Books for Kids Awards Event
Members of the SCBWI are invited to attend Page Ahead’s Second Annual Best Books for Kids Awards event on Wednesday June 15, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Library Bistro in downtown Seattle. They will announce the winners of the 2011 Best Books for Kids Awards.Page Ahead serves 55,000 children in need across Washington State... Continue Reading →
Dish Up Literacy!
Save the cooking for another night and help out Page Ahead! Tomorrow night, Thursday, September 30th, you can stop by Smokin Pete's BBQ, Tutta Bella, or another participating eatery, and they'll donate at least 20% of the proceeds. Help one of our favorite local organizations and spare yourself of having to do the dishes.More details... Continue Reading →