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literacyworldwide.org | March/April 2019 | LITERACY TODAY
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World Read Aloud Day Celebrated
shared by @drmollyness
We loved seeing your photos fill
our Twitter feed on February 1 as
we celebrated World Read Aloud
Day! It made us reminisce about
some of our own favorites. Classics
such as Where the Wild Things Are
and The Monster at the End of This
Book were mentioned by quite
a few staff members, as well as
more recent favorites such as The
Wonky Donkey. (I think we have the
uncontrollable laughter of a Scottish
grandma to thank for putting that
one on our radar!) Remember,
every day is a good day to read
aloud. Keep sharing your photos
with us by tagging @ILAToday.
Last Call for
ILA Awards
Nominations
ILA awards recognize excellence
and showcase best practices
in literacy research, instruction,
and advocacy. Each year,
recipients include district and
school administrators, graduate
students, authors, teachers,
technology specialists, and
more—celebrating achievements
across a wide range of
backgrounds, disciplines,
and areas of expertise. Most
applications are due by
March 15, 2019. The full list
of awards and grants can be
found at literacyworldwide.
org/about-us/awards-
grants.
Teachers in underserved
communities often face financial
barriers to professional development
opportunities. That’s why we’re launching an
equity scholarship for ILA 2019. Awardees will
receive free Core Conference registration to ILA
2019, which will be held in New Orleans, LA, Oct.
10–13, and a stipend for related expenses. As
a way to give back to the greater New
Orleans community, only educators
who live within a 100-mile radius of the
convention center are eligible to apply.
The application period
will be open March 12–
April 30. To learn more,
visit ilaconference
.org/scholarship.
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