Posts Tagged ‘reading’
National Reading Month: BankRI and Books Are Wings hold children’s book drive
March is National Reading Month, and to help Rhode Island children who might not otherwise have books in their home, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is partnering with Books Are Wings for a month-long book drive. Through the end of March, everyone in the community is invited to give kids the gift of literacy by donating new and…
Read MoreGive a book for a gift – Ed Iannuccilli
by Ed Iannuccilli, contributing writer This year, for Christmas, we gave the gift of books to our grandchildren. This was a far cry from the usual gift card, which we considered less thoughtful because it lacked a personal touch. Gift cards felt too easy an out. Diane and I believed that giving something personal that…
Read MorePre K-Gr. 5 Providence students to be given a backpack with 10 books for summer reading
The Providence Public School District (PPSD) held a media event at the Asa Messer Elementary School, to help kick-start PPSD summer reading efforts. At the event, 80 second and third grade students participated in activities and received books. This event’s book distribution is a culmination of a larger Pre- K through grade 5 District-wide literacy…
Read MoreRead With Us: CITY LIFE – a book by Michael Morse – Chapter 15
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Chapter 15 November What Took So Long A man in Cranston dies while waiting for help to arrive. His widow grieves. As days progress the questions start: Why did it take so long for help to arrive? Where were they? Could he have been saved? The answer may shock you.…
Read MoreRead with us: CITY LIFE – a book by Michael Morse – Ch. 3
by Michael Morse, contributing writer, excerpts from his book, City Life Take a breathtaking ride ride along with emergency responders. Rescue Lieutenant Michael Morse brings you into the homes, minds and hearts of the people who live in one of America’s oldest and most diverse cities. He takes you along for a breathtaking ride as…
Read MoreRead with us: CITY LIFE – a book by Michael Morse – Ch. 2
by Michael Morse, contributing writer, excerpts from his book, City Life Take a breathtaking ride ride along with emergency responders. Rescue Lieutenant Michael Morse brings you into the homes, minds and hearts of the people who live in one of America’s oldest and most diverse cities. He takes you along for a breathtaking ride as…
Read MoreRead with us: City Life – a book by Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer, excerpts from his book, City Life Take a breathtaking ride ride along with emergency responders. Rescue Lieutenant Michael Morse brings you into the homes, minds and hearts of the people who live in one of America’s oldest and most diverse cities. He takes you along for a breathtaking ride as…
Read MoreTODAY: FREE Comic Book Day at stores, worldwide
46 Comics And Manga have arrived for 2022’s FREE COMIC BOOK DAY – today! Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America, and around the world, give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. The first Free Comic Book Day event…
Read MoreLittle Free Libraries – newest in Cranston’s Garden City
The management of Garden City (shopping) center has decided to celebrate reading and created their very own “Little Free Library” in the center. Poised between Avvio and Jos. A. Bank, and near the corporate offices of GCC, the little library was stocked with books for children this week, though it will have books for all…
Read MoreProvidence Rotary donates to literacy advancement in Providence schools
Providence Rotary donates $65,000 for literacy advancement tools in Providence Public Schools The Charities Foundation of the Rotary Club of Providence has donated $65,000 to provide literacy advancement tools for more than 5,000 elementary and middle school students in the Providence Public Schools. All the tools can be used in classrooms, in distance learning and by…
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