"Get Jazzed About Reading" Literacy Rally

As a contestant in the Miss Black Louisiana USA 2012 pageant, I have been charged with directing a community service project that correlates to my platform. I have already partnered with several organizations to create the “Get Jazzed About Reading” Literacy Rally.

“Get Jazzed About Reading” Literacy Rally

Schedule of Events

1.      Local Celeb reading corner: local affluent individuals will read to children in small groups throughout the day. Guest readers: BESE Board Candidate Carolyn Hill, MAX 94.1 personality LaTangela Fay, Miss Orleans USA 2012 Brittney Rixner,  Mr. Ralph Johnson, Executive Director of Melrose East Community Association, & Mr. David Jones, COO of HowIsIt, LLC.

2.      Word Bingo

3.      The smooth sounds of "The S Factor" Band

4.      Picture corner: families will be able to pose with the characters from their favorite stories.

5.      Parent breakout: Info session/table for parents to learn the importance of reading at home to and with their children. Suggestions for making reading fun at home.

6.      Greater Baton Rouge Literacy Coalition Info Table

7.      Miss Black Louisiana USA Info Table

8.      Cake Walk

We will also be providing free food and drinks to patrons. The media will cover this event as well.  The jazz theme will be prevalent throughout the event.

Sponsors: LSU-NAACP, Greater Baton Rouge Literacy Coalition, HowIsIt, LLC, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, St. Paul Adult Learning Center