First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom to Celebrate Día de Los Libros with Virtual Bilingual Storytime Published: 28 April 2021
Sacramento, California - To celebrate Día de los Libros (Día), a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for children from all backgrounds, California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will host an interactive, bilingual virtual story time on April 30th for hundreds of California families, kids and child care providers.
The First Partner will read Marta! Big & Small, which teaches little ones to identify opposites and animals and learn new words in English and Spanish through the adventures of a clever girl named Marta. The statewide Día celebration is hosted by First 5 Association of CA, First 5 CA, and the California State Library. Marta! Big & Small is authored by Jen Arena and illustrated by Angela Dominguez.
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The Village of Victor could see record turnout this month with six candidates vying for three open seats.
The contest pits three incumbents- including Mayor Gary Hadden, as well as Trustees Michelle Chalupa and Michael Crowley- against challengers Jen Arena for mayor, and Corey Kelley and Jen Tipton for the trustee seats.
The election will take place March 16.
Arena spoke to the Daily Messenger on behalf of the trio of challengers- noting that they simply want to bring government to the people.
Ames library notes: Reading aloud can be a bridge to reading independently
Danielle Ziegler, Ames Public Library
Guest opinion contributor
Every year here in Iowa, after other big children’s book awards are finished, it is time for the Bridge to Reading Book Awards. This award, sponsored by the Youth Services Subdivision of the Iowa Library Association, is definitely one of my favorites. The Bridge to Reading finalists are all chosen by Iowa librarians from amazing picture books that are perfect for reading aloud. And then, children and families get the chance to vote on what books they loved best!