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"All of Poland Reads to Kids"
2007


January 2007
  • 2007 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Swedish children's author Astrid Lindgren. We propose a year-long reading of the favorite books and lesser-known works of this wonderful author, combined with discussions about values.

  • January, February, March - we read all the volumes of Pippi Longstocking; we discuss the values which the books display: bravery, friendship, honesty, optimism, humor, independence, and ingenuity.

  • 14 January - our Foundation joins in the closing-day celebration of the 15th Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. We hold meetings with children who have been saved by the Great Orchestra.

  • Winter with Books - organizing fairy tale gatherings and meetings focused on the books of Astrid Lindgren in preschools, schools, day-care centers, orphanages, bookstores, theatres and other locations.

  • Kickoff of the BIG CAMPAIGN to encourage gifts of 1% of personal income tax to the ABCXXI Foundation. This year we are raising funds to better satisfy the needs of children who have no one to read to them - in orphanages, hospitals and hospices. Individuals paying personal income tax in Poland may support our work by sending 1% of their income tax to the bank account of ABCXXI "All of Poland Reads to Kids" Foundation:

    PL 97 1140 1010 0000 2650 1800 1003
 

February 2007
  • Ball at the Snow Queen's Palace - a costume party featuring a reading of the adventures of Kay and Gerda (could be a ball to start or end the winter school break).

  • Winter with Books - literary gatherings for younger and older children.

  • Reading the books of Astrid Lindgren in celebration this year of the 100th anniversary of her birth (we suggest Mio, My Mio and Bill Bergson, Master Detective).

  • The BIG CAMPAIGN for contributions of 1% of income tax to the Foundation continues.
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    March 2007
  • Spring Book Roundup (1 - 31 March) - educational and cultural institutions collect books for small rural libraries.

  • Readers Welcome Spring - reading poems and stories about spring and spring festivities with Book Butterflies, events which can be used, for example, to sign up young readers at libraries and dub them Book Knights.

  • Closing celebration of the 5th "All of Poland Reads to Kids" campaign - an event for Coordinators and Leaders recognized in the contest for running the best reading campaign in the 2005-2006 school year - at the National Theatre, Warsaw.

  • The BIG CAMPAIGN for contributions of 1% of income tax to the Foundation is still going on (more information in the January calendar).
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    April 2007
  • Reading the books of Astrid Lindgren
    • for younger children - The Children on Troublemaker Street and Lotta on Troublemaker Street;
    • for older children - Seacrow Island and The Brothers Lionheart (discussions about respect, responsibility, courage, love, nobility, wisdom and gratitude).

  • Culmination of the BIG CAMPAIGN for contributions of 1% of income tax to the Foundation (more information in the January calendar).

  • Awards ceremony for the Astrid Lindgren Literary Contest at the Royal Castle, Warsaw.

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    May 2007
  • Reading the books of Astrid Lindgren (we suggest Emil of Maple Hills and a discussion of the values of humor, respect, acceptance and love).

  • Establishing Book Butterfly Clubs

  • 28 May - 4 June - 5th Polish Week of Reading to Children

  • Preparations for the 6th National Reading to Children Week
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    June 2007
  • Reading the books of Astrid Lindgren (we suggest Karlsson on the Roof and a discussion of the values of friendship, courage, humor, responsibility and irresponsibility, for younger children).

  • 3 - 10 June, the 6th National Reading to Children Week

       During the Inauguration of the 6th National Reading to Children Week, we suggest a Parade of Characters from Astrid Lindgren books; participants could include Pippi Longstocking, Karlsson on the roof, the children from Bullerby, and others).
    Other events could include art contests, a strong-man competition for the title of Pippi's Friend, and a quiz contest to see who knows the "chart of illnesses," Ronia’s jumps, and the like.

  • Contest for the best "All of Poland Reads to Kids" campaign in school year 2006-2007. Contest entries to be submitted by Leaders and Coordinators between 15 June and 15 July 2007.
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    July - August 2007
  • Through 15 July: submission of reports for the contest for best "All of Poland Reads to Kids" campaign for school year 2006-2007.

  • Reading the books of Astrid Lindgren (we suggest Mardie and Mardie to the Rescue, and a discussion of the values of friendship, solidarity, acceptance, respect, courage, humor, responsibility and irresponsibility).

  • Summer with Books - we encourage cooperation with scout troops so that on camping trips and hikes scouts can read books to children in the countryside and organize book gatherings; reading to children at playgrounds, libraries, bookstores, and cultural centers.

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    September 2007
  • Signups for the programs "Reading Schools" and "Reading Preschools Club."

  • Reading the books of Astrid Lindgren (we suggest The Children of Noisy Village, and a discussion of the values of respect, friendship, humor, empathy and self-discipline).
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    October 2007
  • 14 October - 6th National Birthday Party for Winnie-the-Pooh more

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    November 2007
  • 100th anniversary of the birth of Astrid Lindgren - 14 November marks 100 years from the birth of Astrid Lindgren, the greatest children's authoress. You can have a birthday party for Astrid Lindgren. more
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    December 2007

  • St. Nick's with Nicholas - we read the books by Sempé and Goscinny about the adventures of Nicholas.

  • Winter with Books - organizing fairy tale gatherings at preschools, schools, after-school clubs, orphanages, bookstores, theatres and the like.

  • A Book Under Every Christmas Tree - spreading the word among parents and in the media about donations of books or seeking sponsors to buy books for orphanages, the Catholic charity Caritas, and others in need, and getting volunteers to read regularly in orphanages, hospitals, hospices and after-school clubs.



    • ABCXXI - All of Poland Reads to Kids Foundation was granted Public Benefit Organization (OPP in Polish) status in 2004