Washington Accelerated Elementary Reading & Signing (Thurs April 30th)

Gillian is been booked to Read and Sign Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic at the Washington Accelerated Elementary School in Pasadena, CA. Grades Pre-K through 5th Grade on Thursday, April 30th, 2009.  She will read to almost the entire student body.  Although most of Washington Accelerated Elementary School's over 800 students come from low income families, their true wealth lies in their outgoing personalities and their motivation to succeed.  Washington students are supported by an outstanding faculty and dedicated staff.

12:15 PM Younger Children

1:15 PM Older Children

Washington Accelerated School

Thursday, April 30th 2009

Washington Accelerated Elementary School

1520 N. Raymond Ave.

Pasadena, CA 91103

626-791-4573

Principal: Karrone Meeks-Clark

Email: kmeeks-clark@pusd.us

Contact: Adriana Rosales, Library Coordinator

626-396-5840 Tuesday and Thursday

626-396-5790 Wednesday and Friday

626-376-5608 cell

Gillian & Sparky the Wonderfish, Featured Author & Title - LA Times Festival of Books UCLA (Sat, Sun April 25, 26 2009)

Gillian will be a Featured Author & Title at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books UCLA:

(Booth # 631)

April 25th & April 26th

UCLA Main Campus

405 Hilgard Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90095

310-825-4321

Gillian will be Featured & Signing at GLAWS booth: #631

Saturday, April 25th - from 12:00PM until 2:00PM

Sunday, April 26th - from 2:00PM until 4:00PM

Admission to the Festival of Books is FREE

Parking is $9.00

(LATFOB is open to the public 10AM to 6PM Sat. & 10AM to 5PM Sun.)

Reading, Signing, Q & A - Hillsides Elementary School! (Wed. Feb. 25th)

Gillian has been asked to Read and Sign and have a Coloring Session at the Hillsides School February 25th.  The Hillsides School is a school for Foster Care & Special Education for Abused Children.  Founded 95 years ago, Hillsides mission is to create a safe place for children, strengthen families, provide special education and advocate children's rights.  Hillsides works with many social and child services organizations, including LA County, Pasadena, Glendale, and San Gabriel Valley school districts.

Wednesday, February 25th 2009 

2:15PM - 3:00PM

Ages 7 to 10 years old.

www.hillsides.org

Hillsides School

940 Avenue 64

Pasadena, CA 91105

Guest parking should be available outside the administration building.

Contact: Ms. Sherri Ginsberg, Librarian

323-254-2274 x 404

Email: sherri_312001@yahoo.com

www.hillsides.org

(Purchasing 10 Sparky books discussed)

2 Readings at The Center For A New Generation (Tues. Feb. 17th)

Gillian has scheduled a Reading, Q & A and Coloring session for the Center For A New Generation with a focus on literacy.  It is a foundation started by Condoleezza Rice in 1991. It's purpose is to increase literacy for children grades one to eight.  It is based in Menlo Park, California.  In 1996 CNG merged with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.  It is an innovative after-school academic enrichment program.  The goal is to increase the high school graduation rate by helping young students prepare for high school and college.  The program focuses on Math and Language Arts.  Electives such as Art and Music are offered to help students express their imagination and creativity. 

Tuesday, February 17th 2009

2:30PM Campus Tour

3:30PM younger grades Reading, Q & A, Coloring Session

4:30PM older grades Reading, Q & A

Menlo Park Clubhouse

401 Pierce Road

Menlo Park, CA 94025

Contact: Amy Leibert, Development Associate

(Wendy, Academic Director)

Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula

Ph: 650-646-6126 direct

Fax: 650-322-9042

Email: aliebert@bgcp.org

Reading & Signing at The Laureate School San Luis Obispo,CA (Thurs, Feb. 13th)!

Gillian has multiple events booked at the Laureate School in San Luis Obispo, California.

She will be Reading, Signing, Coloring, as well as Q & A's.  The Laureate school is a private school with a 5 star rating.  Their mission is to educate students to become stewards, leaders and citizens of the 21st century's global world through project based learning, coursework in the arts, technology and foreign language and a school-wide character program. 

Friday, February 13th, 2009

8:30AM • Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

(Multipurpose Room)

9:30AM • Preschool

(4 Classes)

11:15AM - 12:00PM • 5th Grade

(In their Classroom)

The Laureate School

880 Laureate Lane

San Luis Obispo, California

93405

805-544-2141

laureateschool.org

Contact: Susan Townsand, Events Coordinator & 1st Grade Teacher

Email: stownsend@laureateschool.org

Kelly Passanisi, Middle School Teacher, English

San Rafael Elementary School Reading (Wed. Jan. 14th)!

Hi again!

Following Gillian's San Rafael Library reading and Q&A she was asked to meet the Principal of the San Rafael Elementary School.  The kids responded so well to Sparky's story that Principal Alyson Beecher asked her to come back to read for a few different grade levels on Wednesday, January 14th!  Very good news!!!

Reading, signing, Q & A for "Book Club"

90+ Students will attend in Student Auditorium

4th & 6th Graders 12PM - 12:45PM

1st & 2nd Graders 1PM - 2PM

San Rafael Elementary School

1090 Nithsdale Road

Pasadena, CA 91105

626-793-4189

Principal, Alyson Beecher

ABeecher@pusd.us

Contact: Adriana Rosales, Library Coordinator

Gillian Invited to be on the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society Advisory Board!

Gillian has been asked by the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society President, Tony Todaro to be a full member of the GLAWS Advisory Board.  Also, to Chair the monthly Book Appearances at different retail stores.  The Advisory Board consists of members and Industry professionals who wish to make a positive contribution by offering constructive advice and feedback in areas of society's operations.  The Advisory Board meets separately each month from the general meeting to discuss business, new issues and make recommendations to the Executive Board.   The Advisory Board also is the Nominating Committee for the Executive Board.

The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society

P.O. Box 2276

Redondo Beach, CA

90278