Books-A-Million and Early Learning Coalition Team Up for Literacy Buddies

Sept. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida (ELC) and Books-A-Million have partnered in support of children’s literacy and will host a fundraiser and book drive on November 21st at the Books-A-Million located in The Forum on Colonial Boulevard from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Already registered Literacy Buddies should take their invitation or letter from their buddy to the store. At check out 10% of their sale will be donated to the Literacy Buddy Program. Books-A-Million will also be conducting a book drive. Anyone who purchases a book and donates it to the Literacy Buddy Program at the register will be eligible for a drawing for several door prizes.

ABOUT THE LITERACY BUDDIES PROGRAM
In existence for four years, the purpose of Literacy Buddies is to help young, pre-elementary school aged children develop and excel in literacy. The purpose is to teach children about correspondence, communication and instill appreciation of reading. Literacy Buddies has direct, measurable results. In nearly every case the child’s communication skills are positively impacted and visible via letters and verbal communication changes. For some of children, this provides the only opportunity to have books of their own at home. For more information regarding Literacy Buddies please visit http://www.elcofswfl.org/. For more information on the fundraiser please contact Robin Gretz at 239-267-4105 or robin.gretz@elcofswfl.org.

ABOUT THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida exists to enhance the quality of children's lives by providing families, early childhood educators, care-givers and community partners in Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties, with opportunities to positively impact the future. For details on our many services or to donate, please visit http://www.elcofswfl.org or call 239-267-4105.

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We serve the families of Collier, Glades Hendry and Lee Counties. It is our goal to make certain that children ages birth to five and beyond, have access to high quality early education experiences to cultivate their natural enthusiasm for learning.