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What is Illinois READS?
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Encourages Illinoisians of
ages,from birth to adult all
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Illinois authors
 An annual campaig
n focusing on
reading at home,in the
cla
room, and in the commun ssity
 The 2015 Launch
will be held at
Westmont High School
 People from all ov
er Illinois will
come together in Westm
ont to
celebrate the event
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How will this program be
nefit
Westmont?
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Making better readers of
all
ages
Encouraging family literac
y
Promoting school awaren
ess
Uniting the community
Marketing/PR for our co
mmunity
A statewide reading initia
tiv
created by the Illinois Re e
ading
Council
Possible Event Ideas
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Book clubs for all ag
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‘One Book, One Read
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community memb
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A variety of author
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representatives, th other
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attend
literacy sponsors will
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Concessions will be so restaurants
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variety of Westmon
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Marketing for the ev state of
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Illinois
campaigns
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and possibly televisi
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Discounted books th
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Anderson’s Book Stor
Interested in volunteering or being a part of the event? Contact WJHS Assistant
Principal, Amy Quattrone, at [email protected] or WJHS Media Specialist,
Sheila Ruh, at [email protected] for more information.
Describe your location by landmark or area of town.
Contact person: 555 555 5555