Guam International Reading Association: Guam IRA invites you to a Story Hour with visiting author, Marc Tyler Nobleman

Improve Reading: A Culture's Challenge

The IRA meeting held March 10, 2012 highlighted technological means to improve reading, as well as this year's Read-A-Thon excitement! Its theme was "Improve Reading: A Culture's Challenge." Presentations included the following: "Using Class Blogs to Enhance Literacy" by Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera and Grace Griffin, "Tech-Key-Reader" by Mary Livingston, and the announcement of Read-A-Thon 2012 school representative winners. A special raffle drawing to the annual IRA Convention in Chicago, Illinois was also held. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who made the meeting a success! Enjoy the following snapshots taken during this special event!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Guam IRA invites you to a Story Hour with visiting author, Marc Tyler Nobleman

The Guam IRA invites you to bring your children to the Agana Public Library this Saturday October 22 from 10 - 11 AM
for Story Hour with visiting author, Marc Tyler Nobleman.
Call Cyndy (789-1996) for more details.

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Guam IRA Purpose

To promote reading on Guam
To sponsor conferences and meetings
To encourage the study of reading problems in all educational levels
To stimulate and promote research in reading
To study the various factors that influence reading
To publish the results of pertinent and significant investigations and practices
To assist in the development and provision for professional and community reading programs
To serve as a clearinghouse for information related to reading
To promote mutual understanding and cooperate work among educators

Guam IRA History

The Guam Council-IRA was established on April 15, 1968 by seventeen people dedicated to promoting reading on the island of Guam. The local council’s membership had grown since then with over 300 educators, parents, students and community members involved in many reading projects.

In 1979, the first Read-A-Thon was held to benefit the local public television. Currently the annual Read-A-Thon provides Professional Educator Grants, underwrites the public television’s Reading Rainbow Program, offers monthly Professional Development Meetings, and many other reading endeavors in the schools and community.

The first visiting author in 1990 was Norman Bridwell. Since that time, the local council has sponsored at least two authors, illustrators, or story tellers annually. These individuals inspire children to become better readers, skillful artists, and healthier individuals.

The local council organized its first Community Book Fair in 2000. Students, parents, educators, and community members were invited to read aloud, observe dance and musical performances, and given the opportunity to purchase affordable books for family members or friends.

The council also sponsors approximately six members to attend the Annual International Reading Association Convention. Upon their return to the island, these individuals share their experiences through mini workshops. The Young Adult Café, which was established in 2003, was an inspiration from the annual convention.

The Guam Council of the International Reading Association has been recognized as an Honor Council, placed in the President’s Club and Membership Honor Roll, and received the Community Service Award. The local council will continue to provide reading projects, but also search for better ways to improve reading on the island of Guam and Micronesia.

Improve Reading: A Culture's Challenge

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Guam IRA invites you to a Story Hour with visiting author, Marc Tyler Nobleman

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