Prairie Area Reading Council
Fall 2019 Newsletter
From the Desk of the President
2019-2020 Board Members
President: Sheila Ruh sheilaruh@yahoo.com
President Elect: Laura Bass lapanco@gmail.com
Vice President: Sherry Sejnost sej7@comcast.net
Recording Secretary: Laura Kelly lkreads@gmail.com
Treasurer: Melissa Love lovem@woodridge68.org
Membership: Sherry Sejnost sej7@comcast.net
Corresponding Secretary: Victoria Dellinges vnogle@gmail.com
Primary STEM & Lit Links
Early Childhood - First Grade
Second - Third Grade
Fourth - Five Grade
PARC Pride
Congratulations to Prairie Area Reading Council for receiving the International Literacy Association's Honor Award.
Welcome New Members and Renewals
Welcome to Prairie Area Reading Council
Our Newest Members and Our Renewed Members
March
Ellen Zank
Susan Hinrichs
Sheila Ruh
Sherry Sejnost
April
Tracy Billie
Victoria Dellinges
Kelly Drevalas
Aaron Lewis
Kathleen Risolvo
Lauren Rivers
Tatiana Conrad
Sandy Erkhardt
Susan Heeg
Amy Jerabek
Catherine Kaduk
Chris Kipp
May
Laura Durkin
Megan Gaafar
Tanya Hughes
Savena Joiner
Catherine Lannert
Rachel Manjarres
Karla Slattery
Jen Burisek
Patricia Kempker
Melissa Love
Jennifer Riskus
Christine Rooney
Heather Scott
Paula Simcox
June
Katherine Ammons
Nanci Greene
Nicole Olsen
Stacy Wilkinson
Barbara Jones
Barabara Knierim
Christine Maxwell
Tarah Tesmer
Daniel Wolf
July
Alexis Bryant
Kelly Wojtowicz
Alisa Zawodny
Elizabeth Epley
Judy Kmak
August
Kelly Bachewicz
Jenna Boyajian
Melissa Madden
Michelle Woodring
Megan Casey
Susan Oczkowski
Kathleen Reitmann
Donna Soukup
Book Recommendation
White Bird: A Wonder Story by R.J. Palacio
White Bird is R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel debut which continues to spread the message of kindness. Julian’s grandmother tells her story growing up during the Nazi invasion of France as a young Jewish girl. Sarah finds refuge in a classmate’s barn where she is protected from Nazi soliders who are determined to arrest all French Jews. It is a touching story of courage, bravery and kindness. Grandmère tells Julian, "It always takes courage to be kind, but in those days, such kindness could cost you everything."
Random House has provided an excellent Teacher Guide and video to use with the book.
Program Event
Family Literacy
Celebrate Family Literacy Night on November 21, 2019. Click here for more information.