Reading Bonanza (formerly Rainbow) in the Park Oakland, CA September 17, 2011
- 150 kids registered at the check-in booths
- Hundreds of books were given out to the community
- Dozens of FREE prizes were given to kids & families for participating in activities
- Kids acted out stories on stage
- Plans for future Reading Bonanza in the Park, Oakland events
- Discussions from this event led to Reading Bonanza in the Park event in North Las Vegas, NV
Results
- 225 kids registered at the check-in booths
- 400+ in attendance
- Thousands of books were given out to the community
- First Ever Bar Up & Spell It Out contest – rhyme-forming and Spelling Bee contest
- 100+ Volunteers
- 20+ Community Organizations hosting literacy activities
- Dozens of FREE prizes were given to kids & families for participating in activities, including 3 laptops and desktop computer
- Free Snacks and drinks given out all day
*The success of the first event in EPA led to The Oscar Grant Foundation hosting a Reading Bonanza in the Park, East Oakland*
