Earning by Learning of Dallas presents 8th Annual "Reading the Garden"/ Press Release

2008-04-25

Dallas - The Dallas Arboretum will serve as the backdrop for Earning by Learning of Dallas' (EBL) 8th Annual Reading in the Garden, an interactive novel study for Dallas ISD 4th and 5th graders with Pulitzer Prize author/illustrator Karen Blessen on May 5 from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Reading in the Garden engages students in celebrating cultural diversity, addressing social injustices, as well as fostering a love of reading.
 
Peace One Day illustrated by Karen Blessen and written by Jeremy Gilley is the featured novel for the reading. Participants will join the illustrator/author for a literacy discussion followed by a tour of the gardens, entertainment and lunch.
 
Reading in the Garden gives Earning by Learning students an exclusive opportunity to interact with nationally acclaimed children's authors and illustrators surrounded by the splendor of the Dallas Arboretum. "We are ecstatic that Dallas' very own Karen Blessen will join us this year in helping young children discover the joy of reading, "said Thelma Morris-Lindsey, executive director, Earning by Learning.
 
Peace One Day documents the journey of one person's commitment to establish a World Peace Day. Jeremy Gilley believed that there should be a day dedicated to peace every year, a World Peace Day. He chronicles his journey traveling the globe and meeting with world leaders. Because of his efforts, September 21st is now designated as World Peace Day. The book is beautifully illustrated by award winning illustrator/author, Karen Blessen.
 
"I am so thrilled that Earning by Learning chose Peace One Day as the book for the 8th Annual Reading in the Garden. What a wonderful opportunity to share Jeremy Gilley's story, which shows all of us how one person can make a difference in making the world a more peaceful place, " says Blessen.
 
Sponsors of the 8th Annual Reading in the Gardenevent are Dallas Arboretum, the Ricky Rudine Memorial Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas, New Car Dealers Association, Today Marks the Beginning, Don Herring Mitsubishi, Bloomfield Photography and Inwood Bank.
 
Contact Information
For more information on the Reading in the Garden call 214-442-1620.
 
Earning by Learning of Dallas is a supplemental reading incentive program established in 1996. Earning by Learning's mission is to encourage children to read, access information, and make healthy choices in life. Designed to integrate technology and free voluntary reading for grades K-6th, EBL students receive $2 for each book they master through Accelerated Reader computerized reading software. Students can earn up to $40.00 each session. Thousands of children participate in 64 Dallas ISD schools. Harvard University is currently conducting a research study on Earning by Learning. For more information on Earning by Learning of Dallas visit www.eblofdallas.org
 
Today Marks the Beginning (TMtB) is a committed group of artistic individuals who share the belief in the transformative power of art to bring people and communities together. Artistic expression is essential to help create a dynamic and vibrant society.  Today Marks the Beginning's mission is to impact public awareness of social issues. Innovative projects join with creative talents to help bring about unifying and compassionate solutions. www.todaymarksthebeginning.org

Lou Michaels
469-438-6640
michaels@talentdynamics.com
 
Thelma Morris - Lindsey
214-442-1620
tlindsey@eblofdallas.org

 

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