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The Library Fairy® Brings Magic to Reading

The Library Fairy® is one of RIFSoCal’s most delightful friends! The Library Fairy® is a magical mascot of books and stories, igniting the love of reading through folklore. A combination of Dr. Seuss and Glenda the Good Witch, she has performed on television, radio and in libraries, schools and theatres introducing thousands of young lives to the art of storytelling. She has just published a new book titled, The Magical Tree and Musical Wind.
Sharing her love of books and stories at RIFSoCal Motivational Reading Events is one of her favorite activities. Her inspirational programs promote literacy, diversity and self-esteem and her motto is, “Be the hero of your own story!”
Follow this link to hear a podcast of the Library Fairy and Carol Henault, RIFSoCal Executive Director, discussing literacy tips and books.  http://www.airsla.org/broadcasts/Childrens090915.mp3

First Book, A Fantastic Resource

RIFSoCal is extremely fortunate to have forged a partnership with First Book, and their online store, First Book Marketplace. First Book is dedicated to providing high-quality books at discounted prices to organizations serving low income families.  Our partnership with First Book allows RIFSoCal to provide many more children with the best possible quality books available. The video clip below highlights the cross promotional partnership between Reading Is Fundamental and First Book. Together we provide new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy - access to books.

Collaboration with West of Broadway Theater Company

Producing an exciting series of interactive productions, West of Broadway and Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California share a goal to promote literacy by bringing a new generation of children into the theater, introducing them to updated versions of classic stories, and letting them take part in the action.

West of Broadway’s recent updated classic productions (written and directed by Artistic Director Diane Namm) include Mrs. Scrooge,based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens,  Bunny Tales Episode IV: Bunny Wars, based on Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit and HUCK, based on Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. West of Broadway’s You, the Jury Series presented 12 Angry Jurors, a modern adaptation of 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose   and MONSTER, based on the award-winning novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers.  Members of the audience participate in the updated classics by helping the hero banish the villain. For the You, the Jury productions, audiences serve as jurors, delivering a verdict, which changes the outcome of each of these courtroom dramas.
For further information and to order tickets, please visit www.westofbroadway.com.

RIFSoCal Highlighted as One of Charity One’s Clients

KCAL 9 and KTLA 5’s Best Deals TV Show highlighted Charity One, and Charity One generously highlighted RIFSoCal as one of the nonprofits they insure!
Charity One Insurance Agency, specializing in custom-designed liability coverage for nonprofits and social service organizations, provides RIFSoCal with excellent supportive services that help us achieve our mission with cost-saving insurance coverage.