Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

First Virtual Guam IRA Community Book Fair A Success!

The Annual Guam IRA Community Book Fair held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 via Zoom was a success!  Guam IRA was not going to let the COVID-19 pandemic spoil its efforts to promote literacy in the community.  It held its first virtual Community Book Fair with meaningful Read Alouds by authors Dr. Clare Camacho, as well as Gerard and Mary Aflague.  Guam IRA members, families, and friends were also treated to an exciting performance by local singing artist and educator, Jack Larimer.  The community was able to purchase an array of paperback and hardcover books, young adult literature, novelties, and more at http://iraguam.shop. There were also countless prizes, including books donated by Dr. Camacho, the Aflague’s, and UOG Press.  Moreover, a check donation was made to the University of Guam Language Arts Conference Committee.  Thank you for joining us in our 20th community book fair in celebration of promoting literacy! Enjoy the following snapshots, and we hope to see you next year!

UPCOMING MEETING ~ LAC: JAN. 8 & 9

January 8 and 9, 2021

Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

33rd ANNUAL REGIONAL LANGUAGE ARTS CONFERENCE (LAC)*

VENUE:  ZOOM*

*You can also earn 2 graduate credits for recertification purposes. You must be registered for the LAC before you can register for the PD894 LAC course. For course inquiries, e-mail Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera at mnrivera@triton.uog.edu or mnrivera1@gmail.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

VISIT http://www.uog.edu/lac

December 2020 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Click here to view the December 2020 Guam Council IRA newsletter.

Guam IRA Webmaster, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Appointed to the GPLS Board of Directors

Congratulations to Guam IRA Webmaster, Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, for her appointment as Member (Teacher Representative) to the Board of Directors of the Guam Public Library System.  She was appointed by Maga’Håga Lou Leon Guerrero on October 22, 2020 and approved by the Committee after a Testimonial Hearing on December 1, 2020 before being confirmed by the 35th Guam Legislature during their Regular Session held December 10, 2020. 

UOG Press: Give the Gift of Our Stories

UOG Press is offering discounted rates on books this holiday season with holiday book bundles that make the perfect gift for every type of reader. Please visit http://php.guampdn.com/uog-press/ for more information and to order.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Source:  www.happythanksgivingdaypictures.com

Guam IRA and SOE Alumni Association Donate to the 69th Operation Christmas Drop

Through the efforts and partnership of the Guam Council of the International Reading Association and the University of Guam SOE Alumni Association, over 2,000 books were collected and donated to this year’s Operation Christmas Drop.  Southern High School, JM Guerrero Elementary School, and St. Francis Catholic School, were the schools designated to drop off books that were donated, sorted, and packed.  Students, faculty, staff, and the Guam community, donated paperback and hardcover books, teacher resources, school supplies, and even encyclopedias, for our island neighbors.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase' yan Felis Pasgua!  

Book Donation:  Guam Council of the International Reading Association and the University of Guam SOE Alumni Association joined hands to donate books for the 69th Operation Christmas Drop on November 21, 2020.  Andersen Air Force Base is used as a base camp to airlift donations to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.

UPCOMING MEETING - IRA BOOK FAIR: Dec. 19

IRA COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR:

December 19, 2020

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

VENUE: ZOOM*

Zoom invitation will be provided upon membership payment.

33rd Annual Language Arts Conference - Jan. 8 & 9

 

UPCOMING MEETING - IRA BOOK FAIR: Dec. 19

IRA COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR:

December 19, 2020

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

VENUE: ZOOM*

Zoom invitation will be provided upon membership payment.

November Meeting Snapshots

Si Yu'os Ma'ase' to everyone who joined us for our virtual General Membership Meeting on November 14, 2020. We hope you enjoyed the meaningful “Examining the Possibilities” literacy presentations that were presented and the various exciting prizes that were given throughout the meeting! Members were able to gain literary insights from the Ta Tuge' Mo'na writing organization, University of Guam Press, and Liwayway Anicas who featured her IRA grant project titled, "Keep Quiet, Listen, and Read On." Stay safe, and we'll see you at our virtual Community Book Fair on December 12, 2020. Enjoy the following snapshots!