Posts Tagged ‘gala’

Oh, what a night!

Jun
2015
02
Z Is for Moose Gala

All of us at RIF would like to thank you for lending your time, talent and resources to support our 2015 Z Is for Moose Gala and the important work we do every day of the year – distributing new, free books and literacy services to the kids and families who need them most. A […]




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Reading Leaders

Apr
2015
08

Meet the 2015 Anne Hazard Richardson RIF Volunteers of the Year! Every year we’re proud to honor RIF volunteers who have blown us away with their commitment to bringing the joy of reading—as well as the self-confidence that come with it—to children in their communities. Read their full profiles in our press release.   Maira […]




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High Honors

Mar
2014
07
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Meet the 2014 Anne Hazard Richardson RIF Volunteers of the Year! Each of these amazing book people have had an impact on thousands of children and their families. They’ve brought delight and discovery to children with their dedication to the love of reading. Mary Ellen Cravotta of Fort Bragg, NC Elementary Librarian at Irwin Intermediate School Mary […]




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Sendak Celebration

Jun
2013
10

Happy 85th birthday to a legend in the children’s literature world, Maurice Sendak. We wish you were here to celebrate with us, but you’ve indeed already given us so many wild memories. Here’s a few of our favorites from this past year: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala 2013 Original Gala artwork inspired by “Where […]




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Wild Night

May
2013
09

What a “wild rumpus” for all! Last night more than 350 book people turned out to support Reading Is Fundamental at our 2013 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala. Maurice Sendak’s iconic book came to life as the Four Seasons of Washington, D.C., was transformed into a jungle where any wild thing would feel at […]




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Wild Art

May
2013
01

 An homage to “Where The Wild Things Are” by William Joyce Get in the Gala spirit—participate in our online artwork auction before anyone else gets a chance to at the Gala. This exclusive collection allows you to bid on one-of-a-kind pieces including some works created specifically for this event! Dr. Seuss; Green Eggs and Ham Dr. […]




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Gala Excitement

Apr
2013
01

  We’re thrilled for this year’s WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala on May 9 for so many reasons. Case in point: illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi’s generous donation of artwork to be auctioned off at the Gala. Tony is one of several incredible illustrators who is paying tribute to Maurice Sendak’s classic work through donated artwork […]




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