Guam International Reading Association: January 2022

UOG Language Arts Conference - Nov. 6

34th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference

Enhancing Our Classrooms to Navigate Beyond the Four Walls

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Friday, January 14, 2022

January ILA Meeting Snapshots

Biba Anu Nuebu (Happy New Year)! This morning we were delighted to hear two captivating stories from young local authors who shared their love of reading. The January 15, 2022 meeting started out with dazzling Disney music prior to the start of the first Read Aloud conducted by Meravelle Duran who read her book titled Petmisu. The second Read Aloud was conducted by Ezarrah Blas who read her book titled Kiko, Ana, and the Fire Breathing Dragons. Both books have a local touch that the people of Guam can connect with. You'll have to buy the books to read all about it! Wonderful prizes of calendars, gift certificates, books written by today's featured authors, etc. were also given away to many of our members who joined us during this special literacy event. Enjoy the following snapshots, and we'll see you at our Read-A-Thon Kickoff on February 19, 2022!

Guam Council - IRA 2021-2022 Officers and Standing Committee Members

President/Read-A-Thon 2021-2022 Chair:

Liwayway Anicas

Recording Secretary/Professional Development/Grants:

Martha Sudo

Treasurer:

Nilfa Milan

Corresponding Secretary/Electronics:

Liwanag Dominguez

Electronics:

Mae Mendiola

Grants:

Vivian Wolff

Hard Cover/Paperback:

Geri Eclavea

Scholastic Order:

Rose Castro

Book Exchange:

Manda Tenorio

Novelties:

Verna Mendiola, Elvina Johnson

Membership:

Stephanie Taitano, Annette Leon Guerrero

Webmaster/Professional Development:

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera

Historian & Newsletter:

April Cordova, Dylan Orot

Professional Resources:

Mae Mendiola, Liwanag Dominguez

Door Prizes, Decor & Details:

Laurie Alig, Jovita Alcantara, Piola Fernandez

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.

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D204 Lions Club Saturday Story Hour

Guam ILA CY 2022-2023 Officers

Read-A-Thon Kick-Off/March Meeting Snapshots

Read-A-Thon Week Activities at the Schools

UOG Language Arts Conference - Nov. 6

Spend It All, Spend It Now 2020 & Induction Ceremony

IRA Community Book Fair Snapshots

IRA Guam Anthology

HANDOUTS FROM IRA MEETINGS/CONFERENCES

Saturday, January 29, 2022

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Friday, January 14, 2022

January ILA Meeting Snapshots

Monday, January 10, 2022

January 2022 Guam Council ILA Newsletter

Saturday, January 1, 2022

D204 Lions Club New Year's Saturday Story Hour - Jan. 8

Upcoming Meeting - Jan. 15

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