GOLDEN QUOTES for 50 YEARS
As RIF of NOVA celebrates 50 years in 2022, we are hearing from our community of supporters! Additional quotes can be found on our website by clicking here.
"Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia has been connecting the critical links between access to books, education, and future success for 50 years. As a book vendor, and recipient of a RIF of NOVA 2020-2021 Special Commendation Award, Books4school is proud to congratulate RIF of Northern Virginia for 50 years of impactful dedication to children’s literacy."
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"Congratulations to Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia as you celebrate your 50th anniversary. Cavalier Logistics is and will continue to be a proud supporter of your important program as you pursue your goal of motivating children to read. Your achievement in putting books in the hands of thousands of local kids is admirable. Thank you to the RIF of NOVA volunteers for your outstanding work.“
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What WAS happening in the children's book world in 1972 when RIF of NOVA began? On a special page on our website, we will count backward from January through December to reach the top-selling book of 1972.
Number 11 on the list is: Freaky Friday, a comedic children's novel written by Mary Rodgers, first published by Harper & Row in 1972 with this cover art by Edward Gorey. The book has had many different covers over the years and has been adapted for the stage and for several films, including versions in 1976, 1995, 2003, and 2018. It was also reinterpreted as a horror film. Many will know the film version(s), but how many know it was first a book!
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Why Books for Kids for 50 Years? |
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Plus, there is joy! Putting books into the hands of very young children brings untold fun and adventure into their hands. The ACCA Child Development Center in Annandale provided books to its little readers during a RIF of NOVA distribution in early February. Just look at these faces!
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"The Love of Books" at Even Start
The Even Start Family Literacy Program in Arlington, led by director Sara Mulrooney, held a NOVA RIF book distribution on February 10 with the theme "The Love of Books." Even Start is a free family literacy program for APS parents who have children under the age of 10, with the goal of empowering parents who are learning English to be effective partners in their children’s education. Children picked out books and helped their moms make Valentine cards using pictures of their children reading. Delight was all around ... helped by a visit from a very special red guest!
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Clifford ... good for extra fun! |
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NOVA RIF recently received an email from two sisters, along with an offer of some of their gently used books ... and if this doesn't just warm your heart, nothing will!
"Hi, My name is Leena, and I have a sister whose name is Naina. I would like to tell you a little about ourselves. My younger sister is in first grade, and she's slowly starting to read some simple chapter books. I am in fifth grade, and I love chapter books in the genre of fantasy, realistic fiction, and historical fiction. We both love to read books with pictures and descriptions. So, we came across your website, and we saw your mission. My sister and I think your mission is amazing. We would like to help out because we want to give the opportunity for other kids to read books and enjoy them since we read that some of the children in the community do not have any books. We have many books for children, and we hope you like them."
We, of course, accepted this generous offer! :) Leena's and Naina's books will soon be on the way to new homes in the NOVA RIF community!
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Board Updates:
Meet our Newest NOVA RIF Board Members!
We are delighted to welcome two new members to our volunteer board! If you are interested in working with us, please email us at rifnova@gmail.com or fill out the volunteer form on our website (click here). Turn your interest in children's reading and helping our community into a fulfilling experience! We'd love to hear from you! Short bios of our two new members are below. Read more about Aisha and Sari here.
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With a schoolteacher for a mother, Aisha Fallen began her love of books at an early age. Chief among her favorites were Nancy Drew mysteries, Beverly Clearly fiction, and anything written by Judy Blume.
Aisha works as an attorney in the education field. She inaugurated a local book festival and is anxious to continue putting books into the hands of children!
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Sari Warren has been an avid reader and book lover her entire life. A former CPA, she also had a 10-year career with Fairfax County Public Schools as an elementary school librarian, where she worked diligently to diversify her library's book collection. One of Sari's favorite parts of the job was talking to students about books and matching them with books they would love! |
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More Board News:
From Idea to Published Book ... in a Weekend!
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Board member Sheila Adams Gardner has written a new book: My Granny fought for freedom ... and she wrote and published it over the course of one weekend! Her book tells the story of Milwaukee civil rights activist Juanita Adams from the view of her five-year-old granddaughter. Read the back story about this remarkable turnaround here. Very cool!!!
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*Send a check to our mailbox:
RIF of NOVA
P. O. Box 7012
Arlington, VA 22207-0012
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Other options to help:
*Register with smile.amazon.com. Type in Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia, Inc. to select us as the charity you want to support. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to RIF of NOVA. The 0.5% can really add up!
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*If your workplace holds a United Way campaign, designate RIF of NOVA as your chosen philanthropy. Our United Way # is 8959. |
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Thank you for any donation -- no matter how big or small! And thank you for being part of the RIF of NOVA community!
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Please share the RAP! Forward our newsletter to your friends and anyone interested in providing books to children who need them!
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