Las Vegas – Henderson, NV (December 2, 2013) – Spread the Word Nevada (STWN), the largest children’s literacy non-profit in the State will adopt its 29th school – John S. Park Elementary in Las Vegas on December 9 at 12:30p.m.
Who:
Spread the Word Nevada to bring books and literacy services to John S. Park Elementary School.
What:
Spread the Word Nevada’s 29th School adoption kick-off ceremony. Students will receive an initial distribution of one book bag and five books to start their home libraries. Every month from there on, students will continue to receive monthly book distributions in addition to various literacy services including the STWN Book & Buddies and Breakfast with Books programs.
When:
Monday, December 9, 2013
12:30 p.m. – Guest Reception
1:15 p.m. – Adoption kick-off ceremony and book distribution
2:15 p.m. – Second assembly and book distribution
Where:
John S. Park Elementary School
931 Franklin Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104
About Spread the Word Nevada
Spread the Word Nevada, Inc., is a children’s literacy nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation, dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by placing books into the hands and homes of children within Southern Nevada’s at-risk, low income communities. While developing a love of reading, these libraries promote future academic achievement and self-confidence, which impacts lifelong success. Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has distributed more than 2.6 million gently used and new books to approximately 343,000 low-income youth in Southern Nevada. Please visit www.SpreadTheWordNevada.org to learn more about program details or call at (702) 564-7809. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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