Open House Promotes Reading in the HomeNovember 24, 2008 |
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 While some parents think reading to children is only for child care and preschool teachers, research shows that parents reading to children as early as 6-months-old helps them prepare for lifelong learning. To promote early literacy in the home, and as part of our Read Early, Read Aloud campaign, First 5 LA has partnered with the Cameron Eugene Jackson Children's Library, to host "Literacy in the Home." This three-hour open-house is for any family of a young child interested in learning more about early literacy. Held at the SOAR Community Center, the event will feature read-alongs and tips from librarians on how to read to young children. Well-known Los Angeles educator and First 5 LA Commissioner Harriette Williams will be doing a read-along. Also participating will be Hot 92.3 DJ Josefa Salinas and Maxine Jackson, founder and director of Cameron Eugene Jackson Children's Library. "Scientists and experts have shown that babies, toddlers and pre-school children have an amazing capacity to learn," said Jackson. "Parents, grandparents and care-givers need to be sure to take the time every day to show pictures, talk, read and/or sing to their children. These are some important keys to getting them ready to learn and ready to read." The Cameron Eugene Jackson Children's Library was established in 1994 in memory of Jackson's 6-year-old son, whose life was cut short from a rare form of brain cancer. Jackson began the library with only six books, and now has more than 5,000 books, a Saturday Reading Clinic, After School Tutorial Program and other programs. There will be an estimated attendance of 500 African American parents and children from the South Los Angeles area. Click here if you would like an event flier in English or Spanish. Click here for more information on the event. |
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