Pam Allyn at the World Literacy Summit in Oxford, UK!

Pam with fellow Summit Attendee

For the past few days, Pam Allyn has been in Oxford, United Kingdom, speaking at the World Literacy Summit!

The World Literacy Summit is a global initiative that aims to build greater awareness of the international literacy crisis and create a platform for delegates to collaborate, share ideas, learn from one another and be united in a call to action and a plan for change.

Pam joins world leaders in the fields of literacy and development to discuss these pressing issues and propose solutions.

She is also joined by former LitWorld Leadership Team Member, Jen Estrada, who is now attending Oxford University!

With Jen Estrada

Pam also extends her special thanks to the organizers of the World Literacy Summit for creating such a beautiful gathering of literacy leaders from all over the globe!

Pam Allyn Appears on Mom Enough Website

 This week, Pam Allyn's interview is featured on Mom Enough, the website portal of mother-daughter co-hosts, Marti and Erin Erickson.

Pam joins in to talk about simple but powerful ways to engage your child – tot to teen – in putting ideas on paper, starting with a toddler’s scribbles or drawings and building toward clear, concise expression of feelings, concepts and logical arguments.

This is all about empowering your child to use the written word creatively and effectively.

To what extent do you think technology (including texting and tweeting) helps or hinders good writing? Whatever the age of your child, what could you do at home to support writing while keeping the fun and excitement in it?

 *Words taken from Mom Enough site

View more and listen in on Mom Enough HERE.

Faces of LitWorld- A Gala Sneak Peek

Lindsey Manwell is the illustrator behind our notorious World Read Aloud Day illustrations, you can learn about her on our LitCorps Ambassador Page... This time, she has worked her artistic magic to create a new masterpiece, "Faces of LitWorld", which will be a part of our silent auction at the LitWorld Gala 2012. Lindsey's set of paintings is just one of the amazing silent auction items we have lined up for you, our special guest!

We invite you to RSVP early for our Gala here.

The World Read Aloud Day Effect: From Story to Story to Story, An Instant Retelling

From Manila, Philippines...

To Wakisa, Uganda...

To New York, New York...

Hundreds of thousands of people in at least 65 countries raised their voices on World Read Aloud Day.

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Pam Allyn Answers Four Burning Questions About Literacy

Pam Allyn is featured on the Scholastic Website to answer some of your most important questions like: 

• Are comic books okay to read?
• What should I do if my child hates reading?
• Is it okay to spend a ton of time on e-readers?
• Are kids being pressured to advance too quickly?

Visit HERE to read Pam's expert advice!

We hope you had a FABULOUS World Read Aloud Day!

While we may be done with the event here in New York City, the happiness from today will remain forever. Thanks to all who came to Books of Wonder, and we cannot wait to see photos and videos from celebrations around the world!

Watch LitWorld's New York City Event at Books of Wonder Online!

Tune in to the Live Webcast of LitWorld's Signature World Read Aloud Day Event at Books of Wonder in New York City, we're streaming 10am - 6pm EST!

Click here to watch now!