I See Me, Inc.

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I See Me, Inc. placed 1,200 books into the hands of children during the McDonald's Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola parade!!!! We take the work of dismantling the “School-to-Prison Pipeline” by increasing the literacy rates in children of color very seriously. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reports that students who are proficient in reading by the fourth grade are less likely to engage in criminal activity later in life. Literacy in early education is crucial for reducing future crime. Let’s change our community one book at a time!! Special thanks to the Midfield High School’ Gentlemen’ Club for lending a hand!!

“Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.” ―(Isaac Asimov) Use this week to become familiar with and read banned children’s books.

It’s Wednesday!!! Has your week been busy?? Don’t fret! Family reading time is a bonding experience for you and your little one. It is perfectly fine to YouTube a video of a read aloud. Here is Nathaniel Rutledge reading “Carson Chooses Forgiveness” written by Lauren & Tony Dungy. To access more read alouds by readers like Shakira Morning-Trice, Roy Wood, Jr. and Eunice Elliott, visit the videos on this page or www.iseemeinc.org. Happy Reading!! 🥰📚

Chief Rutledge reads "Carson Chooses Forgiveness" "We Read Wednesday" with I See Me, Inc.Chief Nathaniel Rutledge reads "Carson Chooses Forgiveness" by Tony & Lauren Dungy. The Team Dungy series of picture ...

Reading aloud is the single most important activity parents can do to build knowledge for their children’s academic and life success. Have you started yet?? It's still not too late!

20 for 20 Reading Challenge

Day 4….🥰📚

🤔 Day 1…

Campaña 20 por 20:
Leer en voz alta es la actividad más importante que los padres pueden hacer para generar conocimientos que ayuden a sus hijos a tener éxito académico y en la vida. En consonancia con esa mentalidad, buscamos padres que celebren el Mes Internacional de la Alfabetización con nosotros participando en el desafío “20 por 20” del 1 al 20 de septiembre. Estamos desafiando a los padres de estudiantes desde preescolar hasta tercer grado a leer 20 minutos con sus hijos durante veinte días.
Siga a I See Me, Inc. en todas las plataformas de redes sociales y escuche V94.9 para obtener consejos que les permitan disfrutar de este momento.
🤳🏿 Tome una foto de usted leyendo con sus pequeños y use el hashtag para tener la oportunidad de ganar libros para la biblioteca de su hijo.

Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship.”
~ Kofi Annan

Hope to see you tomorrow for the release of Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham “Bridge to Hope”, benefiting I See Me, Inc.. It takes a village… 🥰 📚

So excited to have Derrick Barnes with us this year. It is a longtime coming. He has been a friend of I See Me, Inc. since its inception. Our program “Crown” was actually named after one of his books. We are overjoyed for the opportunity to share him with our guests!!! He will be delivering our keynote and signing books at the Summit tomorrow. Come out tonight for good food, drinks and networking tonight. See you soon!!!

We thank you Alabama State University for your continued support of the I See Me, Inc. Literacy Summit!! Visit www.ismliteracysummit.com to register!!

Visit www.ismliteracysummit.com for registration and more information. Guardians, Educators, Future Educators, Administrators, Stakeholders, Local and State Partners are ALL welcome. This event was tailored for you ALL! You don’t want to miss this one of a kind event. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-see-me-inc-literacy-summit-tickets-845565217327?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Reception: $25
Food catered by Pihakis Restaurant Group (Little Donkey, Hero, Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Luca…)
Open bar by Redmont Vodka
Socializing and Networking: by you of course!

Summit: $40
Breakfast and Lunch Included
2 Keynote Speakers, Sessions, Panel Discussions and more!!

I See Me, Inc. Literacy Summit Join us at the "I See Me, Inc. Literacy Summit" to celebrate the power of reading and learning together!

We thank you for your continued support of the I See Me, Inc. Literacy Summit!!

Thank you Pihakis Restaurant Group for your support of the 3rd Annual I See Me, Inc. Literacy Summit and Reception. We can hardly wait to share your DELICIOUS food with our guests!
For more information or to register visit www.ismliteracysummit.com.

We thank you Alabama State Department of Education!!

Educators, do you want meaningful professional learning this summer? Check out the I See Me, Inc. Literacy Summit, Visit ismliteracysummit.com for your tickets and more information!!

http://ismliteracysummit.com

I See Me, Inc. 3rd Annual Literacy Summit brings together educators, parents, community stakeholders and literacy experts to discuss innovative strategies for promoting reading among children. Join us as we work TOGETHER to raise OUR children's literacy scores and strengthen our community. Visit www.ismliteracysummit.com for tickets and more information.

The I See Me, Inc. Literacy Summit is excited to welcome Dr. Tiesha G. Collins, ED.D. Dr. Collins currently serves as a Local Reading Specialist in Bessemer City Schools. She comes to us with over 20 years of experience. Her kind and engaging demeanor will pull you in as she shares her wealth of knowledge.

Visit iseemeinc.org or email [email protected] for more information. Tickets are available for purchase at Eventbrite.