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Congratulations, Better World Books!

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Last month, Literacy Now announced that Better World Books, one of our outstanding champions and supporters in family literacy, was nominated for the prestigious BusinessWeek Social Enterprise Award. We are delighted to report that Better World Books finished in first place in the competition - all of the voters out there picked Better World Books [...]

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From Sharon: Education Week Challenge to Arne Duncan

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

In the upcoming issue of Education Week, guest columnist Ellen Balleisen issues a challenge to Education Secretary Arne Duncan. This ESL teacher in New York wants the U.S. education system to look beyond the K-12 classrooms to early childhood education as well as adult education - in essence to family literacy.
We hope he heeds this [...]

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BWB nominated for BusinessWeek Social Enterprise Award

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Since 2005, Better World Books has been a committed partner in our mission to build a more literate nation on so many levels; they have dedicated their funding, time, talent and energy to family literacy.
Recently, Better World Books was nominated for the BusinessWeek Social Enterprise Award. This prestigious award recognizes U.S. companies that are tackling [...]

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Reminder: Literacy Now survey

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Don’t forget to take the short Literacy Now survey for a chance to win a $50 BetterWorld.com gift card!  Click here to get started.

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Happy Birthday, Literacy Now!

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Today is Literacy Now’s blogaversary! It’s hard to believe that this time one year ago we were just venturing out into the blogosphere.
Thanks to everyone who is a subscriber, has written a guest post, or left a comment.
And to make next year even better, let us know what you would like to see on [...]

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Update: BWB on CNN to air next Saturday

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

CNN will now air the segment about Better World Books next Saturday (March 28) at 9:30 am EST.  The segment will air again Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 3:30 pm EST on Headline News.
Have a great weekend!

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Tune into CNN to learn the latest about NCFL partner Better World Books!

Friday, March 20th, 2009

This Saturday at 9:30 a.m., CNN’s “Your Bottom Line” will feature Better World Books, one of NCFL’s leading partners in family literacy. Be sure to catch the segment to learn more about this innovative social enterprise that is literally changing the world by selling one book at a time. The company is appropriately known as [...]

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NCFL and the Toys for Tots Literacy Program team up to promote reading

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

We are excited to announce that NCFL President Sharon Darling has been named the official spokesperson of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program for 2009. Sharon will lend expertise to program materials and media efforts throughout the campaign, stressing the urgency of eradicating illiteracy.
Throughout March, The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. locations participating in [...]

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Family literacy in action

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Hello from Long Beach, where we are celebrating family literacy in one of our five new Toyota cities! It is always such a treat to see how family literacy is changing lives, not only in southern California but in cities nationwide. Take a look at the one of the families we met during PACT time. [...]

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NCFL In the News

Friday, February 20th, 2009

As a subscriber of Literacy Now, you are the first to learn of news and opportunities from NCFL. We are excited to alert you of an in-depth story on NCFL in this Sunday’s issue of PARADE Magazine!
This is a fantastic opportunity to share NCFL’s mission and message with 72 million readers.
You can read the [...]

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