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*