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

Gillian Joining forces with The Wonder of Reading!

Great New Cause for Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic!

During the Grand Opening of the Euclid Avenue Elementary School Dec. 5th Gillian was asked by THE WONDER OF READING's Program Coordinator, Eliza Karagezian to join with them in their efforts to inspire in children the love of reading!  Their mission is to have a significant impact on reading in Southern California elementary schools.  Of course Gillian said YES!

Beginning in early 2009 Gillian will participate with as many of the schools as she possibly can and is honored to do so!

The Wonder of Reading furthers it's purpose through the 3R Program (Renovate, Restock and Read).  The Wonder of Reading has successfully renovated 200 libraries, overseen the purchase of more than $2,000,000 worth of new books and trained nearly 5,000 volunteers to read to kids on a weekly basis.  The Wonder of Reading focuses on Los Angeles's most disadvantaged children.  The 3R Program not only benifits today's students: it puts in place resources that teachers and students can count on for years.

The Wonder of Reading

5371 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 210

Los Angeles, CA 90036

323-934-5540 (O)

866-621-1968 (F)

ckaragezian@wonderofreading.org

www.wonderofreading.org

Sparky Reading & Signing at Private Residence!

Hi-

This new and exciting news for Sparky the Wonderfish!  Gillian has been booked to read and sign Sparky for 10 women and their kids at a private residence on December 14th at 1:00PM in Studio City, Los Angeles.  The ladies will be enjoying coffee and cake and Gillian will read Sparky the Wonderfish to their children, give out stickers and gifts and everyone will color Sparky coloring pages!

This is great fun!  If you would like to book Gillian for a private party, she would LOVE it!!!  Gillian can bring as many books as you'd like as well as gifts and clothing of all kinds...  Check out this link to see what your choices are!

http://www.cafepress.com/sparkywonder

Grand Opening Library Event! (Friday, Dec. 5th)

Gillian has been invited to attend the Grand Opening of a new state-of-the-art library for the Euclid Avenue School in Los Angeles.  It will be held at 9:00am on Friday.  There will be a ribbon cutting and Press will attend.  Gillian has been asked to do a reading and signing of her picture book, Sparky the Wonderfish: A story of how love creates magic.  Please come join us in the festivities!!!

Friday, December 5th 2008

Starting at 9:00am

Euclid Avenue Elementary School

806 Euclid Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90023

Ph 323-263-6792

Fax 323-780-7992

Contact: Miriam Phelps-Cammon

Email: mcammon@lausd.net