Literacy in Education Student/Parent Forum - (9:30 a.m.)

A panel discussion with educators, school administrators, parents and students on the importance of literacy in education and the impacts of literacy gaps and challenges faced among the Bay Area student population.  - (Audience: All Parents/Students)

Corrective Grammar Slang vs. Standard English - (10:30 a.m.)

Entertain, empower, engage and encourage participants/readers of all ages to communicate effectively. English. Speaking and Listening-build on other’s talk in conversations. - (Target Audience: Youth/Teens - Middle/High School)

Explore the Creative Process of Making Picture Books - (1:30 p.m.)

Explaining the differences between being an Author/Illustrator and Fine Artist, drawing and painting tips, live Illustration demonstration. - (Target Audience: Youth - Elementary/Middle School)