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    Tag:  reading

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    From EdNC: Teachers are ‘careful’ as reading instructio­n is revamped

    Posted on February 14, 2021February 12, 2021 by Xpress Contributor

    In Transylvania County, the public school district is realigning reading instruction with the science of reading, a body of decades-old research on such subjects as how kids learn to read and best instructional practices. But teacher knowledge in that science is widely varied.

    3.9 K views5EducationNews

    Little Free Libraries nourish the soul

    Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by Jarrett Van Meter

    “Being stuck at home doesn’t have to mean personal regression. So why not press pause on the remote and go pick up a free book? Just remember to wear gloves and bring a wipe.”

    2.3 K views+CommentaryOpinion

    Letter: Support your community by helping kids learn to read

    Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 by Letters

    “Reading supports all aspects of education and life opportunities. I have seen firsthand the difficulties struggling readers experience.”

    1.8 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Can Asheville City Schools try another approach?

    Posted on September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 by Letters

    “Are there educators who think that kids can learn despite their backgrounds and the effects of outside-the-school influences? If so, let’s hire them, starting at the superintendent level.”

    3.0 K views7LettersOpinion

    Letter: Volunteer reading tutors help students thrive

    Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 by Letters

    “If you want to make a difference in a child’s life and are looking for a way to give back, please consider becoming a volunteer tutor with Read to Succeed.”

    1.9 K views+LettersOpinion

    Letter: Volunteer reading tutors can make huge difference

    Posted on August 5, 2018August 5, 2018 by Letters

    “If you wish to make a difference in a child’s life and simultaneously enjoy the feeling of ‘giving back,’ join our teams of reading coaches and reading buddies.”

    2.3 K views3LettersOpinion

    Letter: Read to Succeed volunteers improve kids’ futures

    Posted on December 28, 2017December 28, 2017 by Letters

    “Please join us in helping our students rewrite their futures. Join our next reading coach training, which begins the week of Jan. 15 … or the reading buddy training that begins Feb. 7.”

    2.7 K views1LettersOpinion

    Letter: Give the gift of reading (and choose WNC authors)

    Posted on December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 by Letters

    “Western North Carolina is fortunate to have talented authors who write for children and young adults. Buying a local author’s book is good for the local economy and good for our children.”

    2.1 K views+LettersOpinion

    Asheville Wordfest returns following last year’s hiatus

    Posted on April 13, 2017April 10, 2017 by Thomas Calder

    On Tuesday, April 18, Asheville Wordfest returns. The six-day series will feature over 25 local wordsmiths, sharing their works at venues throughout downtown Asheville.

    3.0 K views+ArtsLiterature

    Book learning: ABA’s Winter Institute comes to Asheville

    Posted on January 23, 2015February 2, 2015 by Alli Marshall

    It may be a closed industry event, but, having to do with books, booksellers and the publishing industry, ABA’s Winter Institute is bringing a “powerhouse of authors” to Asheville — a number of which will appear at public readings.

    5.5 K views1Art NewsArtsBusinessLiterature

    It’s all cosmic theater: Tom Robbins in WNC

    Posted on September 15, 2014September 15, 2014 by Alli Marshall

    Photos by Alicia Funderburk, taken at Robbins’ Malaprop’s Bookstore reading and book signing on Saturday, Sept. 13. According to author Tom Robbins, he didn’t hit his stride as a novelist until Jitterbug Perfume. It was his fourth novel, published in 1984; Robbins was 52. Not that there’s a right age to hit one’s stride as […]

    7.0 K views+ArtsLiterature

    Five (or more) questions with Colin Meloy on ‘Wildwood Imperium’

    Posted on February 8, 2014February 8, 2014 by Hayley Benton

    Decemberists frontman and author Colin Meloy and illustrator Carson Ellis will read from the newest in the Wildwood Chronicles series, Imperium, at a book signing hosted by Malaprops on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. 

    2.4 K views+Art News

    Clay Aiken will perform at T. Cooper book event

    Posted on January 17, 2013January 17, 2013 by Alli Marshall

    Author T. Cooper appears at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Jan. 19, to present his book “Real Man Adventures” about his female to male transition.

    1.7 K views+Art News
    Karen Abbott, author of American Rose, comes to Malaprop’s

    Karen Abbott, author of American Rose, comes to Malaprop’s

    Posted on January 19, 2011January 19, 2011 by Alli Marshall


    The Friday, Jan. 21 reading event discusses the life of famed strip tease artist Gypsy Rose Lee and includes a slide show.

    1.4 K views1Art News

    Author Pat Conroy visits Asheville

    Posted on November 23, 2010November 23, 2010 by Alli Marshall

    The award-winning novelist signs copies of his newest book, My Reading Life, at the Captain’s Bookshelf on Sunday, Nov. 28.

    2.3 K views1Art News
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