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Words Alive

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Our mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading. Visit our website to learn more: wordsalive.org

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Fact: After participating in our Adolescent Book Group program, the percentage of learners who rated reading as an enjoyable activity increased by 40%. We couldn’t be prouder of these students! Read more about the impact of our programs at: buff.ly/TIlKTz2

Fact: After participating in our Adolescent Book Group program, the percentage of learners who rated reading as an enjoyable activity increased by 40%. We couldn’t be prouder of these students! Read more about the impact of our programs at: buff.ly/TIlKTz2
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An #SDEarlyCarePartners message: From the start of their lives, little ones watch & mimic the adults closest to them. When you model for your child, you are teaching them how to interact with the world around them. Here are some ways to model positivity for your child. #MHAM2025

An #SDEarlyCarePartners message: From the start of their lives, little ones watch & mimic the adults closest to them. When you model for your child, you are teaching them how to interact with the world around them. Here are some ways to model positivity for your child. #MHAM2025
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Our pool of monthly donors has doubled! The outpouring of support we have received gives us much hope during these challenging times. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to ensure San Diego’s children are connected to the power and joy of reading!

Our pool of monthly donors has doubled! The outpouring of support we have received gives us much hope during these challenging times. Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to ensure San Diego’s children are connected to the power and joy of reading!
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Our next volunteer orientation is on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00 am PT. This is a great chance to learn about our volunteer positions and see if any are a good fit for you. Remote and in-person opportunities are available! To learn more or sign up, visit: buff.ly/yAIhzbs

Our next volunteer orientation is on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00 am PT. This is a great chance to learn about our volunteer positions and see if any are a good fit for you. Remote and in-person opportunities are available! To learn more or sign up, visit: buff.ly/yAIhzbs
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A message from our #SDEarlyCarePartners: How we speak to ourselves, especially during tough times, can make a big difference. Teaching your child self-compassion and empathy can carry them through life’s ups and downs. #MHAM2025

A message from our #SDEarlyCarePartners: How we speak to ourselves, especially during tough times, can make a big difference. Teaching your child self-compassion and empathy can carry them through life’s ups and downs. 
#MHAM2025
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For #TitleTuesday this week, we’re shining light on a book we’re currently reading in our Adolescent Book Group: "Citizen Illegal" by José Olivarez. This poetry collection explores what it’s like to grow up with a Mexican-American identity. Read more at: tinyurl.com/y4x3jnh9

For #TitleTuesday this week, we’re shining light on a book we’re currently reading in our Adolescent Book Group: "Citizen Illegal" by José Olivarez. This poetry collection explores what it’s like to grow up with a Mexican-American identity. Read more at: tinyurl.com/y4x3jnh9
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Are you always nose-deep in a good book? 📚 Want to help share what young readers across San Diego are diving into next? Join our Page Turners Volunteer Program, where your voice helps us choose stories that truly matter. 💬 Learn more and sign up at: buff.ly/48ASgET

Are you always nose-deep in a good book? 📚 Want to help share what young readers across San Diego are diving into next? Join our Page Turners Volunteer Program, where your voice helps us choose stories that truly matter. 💬 Learn more and sign up at:  buff.ly/48ASgET
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📚 A big thanks to the San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) for their continued support of our Read Aloud Program! We’re so grateful for CECO's support in bringing the joy of reading to more children across San Diego! 💛 #ThankYou #ReadAloud #WordsAlive

📚 A big thanks to the San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) for their continued support of our Read Aloud Program!
 
We’re so grateful for CECO's support in bringing the joy of reading to more children across San Diego! 💛

#ThankYou #ReadAloud #WordsAlive
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Jeffra Becknell, one of our dedicated Words Alive board members, was recently honored by the County Board of Education for 27 years of incredible service and her retirement! Please join us in congratulating Jeffra. We’re so proud to have you as part of the Words Alive family!

Jeffra Becknell, one of our dedicated Words Alive board members, was recently honored by the County Board of Education for 27 years of incredible service and her retirement! Please join us in congratulating Jeffra. We’re so proud to have you as part of the Words Alive family!
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Have you met Vichittra (“Vee”) Chaleune, our Associate Program Director and Read Aloud Program Manager? For nearly 10 years, Vee's knowledge, skills, and passions have had an enormous impact on the communities we serve! You can read more about Vee at: wordsalive.org/staff

Have you met Vichittra (“Vee”) Chaleune, our Associate Program Director and Read Aloud Program Manager? For nearly 10 years, Vee's knowledge, skills, and passions have had an enormous impact on the communities we serve! You can read more about Vee at: wordsalive.org/staff
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Want to make a difference and gain valuable experience? Intern with Words Alive! We're looking for passionate individuals to fill the roles of Page Turners Intern, Learning Design for Social Change Intern, and Storytelling Intern! Learn more and apply at: buff.ly/iJdpu4Y

Want to make a difference and gain valuable experience? Intern with Words Alive! We're looking for passionate individuals to fill the roles of Page Turners Intern, Learning Design for Social Change Intern, and Storytelling Intern!

Learn more and apply at: buff.ly/iJdpu4Y
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A huge thank you to our friends at KPBS and all the incredible families who came out to celebrate kindness, community, and learning with us on “Be My Neighbor Day” at San Diego State University. 🫶 Check out all the highlights and learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdh38xhs

A huge thank you to our friends at KPBS and all the incredible families who came out to celebrate kindness, community, and learning with us on “Be My Neighbor Day” at San Diego State University. 🫶 Check out all the highlights and learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdh38xhs
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Lifelong Learning Starts Early! Did you know that by age 5, 90% of your child’s brain is developed? Reading with your child every day builds language skills and sets them up to be lifelong learners. Let’s grow great minds—one story at a time. #TalkReadSing #SDEarlyCarePartners

Lifelong Learning Starts Early!
Did you know that by age 5, 90% of your child’s brain is developed? Reading with your child every day builds language skills and sets them up to be lifelong learners. Let’s grow great minds—one story at a time.

#TalkReadSing #SDEarlyCarePartners
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Whether you're soaking up the sun or prepping for the school year ahead, the Words Alive storefront has you covered! 🛍️ Every purchase supports our mission to bring the power of reading to life! Shop now at: bit.ly/4jzENbS #SummerReady #BacktoSchool

Whether you're soaking up the sun or prepping for the school year ahead, the Words Alive storefront has you covered!
🛍️ Every purchase supports our mission to bring the power of reading to life!
Shop now at: bit.ly/4jzENbS

#SummerReady #BacktoSchool
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Want to know what our volunteers think about Words Alive? Check out this quote from Sharon, one of our beloved Read Aloud Volunteers, who shares about how much growth she sees in the students she reads with. Thank you for this feedback, Sharon! #WordsAlive #MissionMoments

Want to know what our volunteers think about Words Alive? Check out this quote from Sharon, one of our beloved Read Aloud Volunteers, who shares about how much growth she sees in the students she reads with. Thank you for this feedback, Sharon!
#WordsAlive #MissionMoments
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Have you read the award-winning graphic novel, "New Kid", by Jerry Craft? If you have, you will love “Class Act”, Craft’s powerful sequel to this memorable title! In this continuation, Craft hopes to inspire readers to embrace new cultures. Learn more at: bit.ly/3ZsLZzA

Have you read the award-winning graphic novel, "New Kid", by Jerry Craft? If you have, you will love “Class Act”, Craft’s powerful sequel to this memorable title! In this continuation, Craft hopes to inspire readers to embrace new cultures. Learn more at: bit.ly/3ZsLZzA
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Join us for our next Volunteer Orientation on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00 am PT! 💫 Whether you're into reading, writing, organizing, mentoring, or playing a valuable role in your community, there's a spot for you on our volunteer team! 💛📚 Sign up at: buff.ly/GHdrQGi

Join us for our next Volunteer Orientation on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00 am PT! 💫 Whether you're into reading, writing, organizing, mentoring, or playing a valuable role in your community, there's a spot for you on our volunteer team! 💛📚 Sign up at: buff.ly/GHdrQGi
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Join Words Alive for our next Classroom Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday, June 17th, to learn more about how you can help support our classroom programs! 🔗 Link to sign up: buff.ly/zRFRJEp #WordsAlive #LiteracyMatters #ReadAloud #SanDiegoVolunteers

Join Words Alive for our next Classroom Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday, June 17th, to learn more about how you can help support our classroom programs! 
🔗 Link to sign up: buff.ly/zRFRJEp
#WordsAlive #LiteracyMatters #ReadAloud #SanDiegoVolunteers
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We just finished another successful year of our Read Aloud Program! It has been an honor to serve over 2,500 children in over 85 classrooms across San Diego. Thank you so much to all of our volunteer readers and partnering teachers for your support this year! #ThankYouThursdays

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Meet Maria, our new Program Coordinator! From volunteering to becoming a Family Literacy Instructor to accepting the role as our Program Coordinator, her Words Alive journey has made an invaluable impact! Read more about Maria in our latest blog post at: bit.ly/4009qQN

Meet Maria, our new Program Coordinator! From volunteering to becoming a Family Literacy Instructor to accepting the role as our Program Coordinator, her Words Alive journey has made an invaluable impact! Read more about Maria in our latest blog post at: bit.ly/4009qQN