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Explore Georgia: Tybee Island Tips No One Tells You About

Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge  in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center  turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.

Avoid the Summer Slump - Get Kids Excited about Reading with Bookopolis

  As summer quickly approaches, many parents and teachers worry about the potential of learning loss, or a "summer slump."  Reading at least five books over the summer can help prevent this loss and keep young people engaged as learners. However, finding a book that a kid is excited to read can be a major challenge, whether your child is a bookworm or a reluctant reader. Introducing Bookopolis .com, a new, free tool to get kids excited about reading this summer. Bookopolis is a safe and fun online community made especially for young readers (ages 7-12) where they can connect with friends to share their favorite books and discover new ones.  In Bookopolis , kids earn points and badges for reading, rating, and reviewing books. They can easily see what books their friends recommend and are motivated to read more through healthy competition with friends.   Nine out of ten kids are more likely to finish a book they choose for themselves (Kids & Famil...

Teen Author Stone Erickson And Barnes & Noble Southlake Host Fantasty Book Bowl 

Award-Winning Sci-Fi Author launches teen summer reading program   (Atlanta, GA) As students are counting down the days in anticipation to summer break, teen sci-fi author Stone Erickson and Barnes & Noble Southlake announce Fantasy Book Bowl, a pre-teen and teen summer reading program. The Fantasy Book Bowl orientation kicks off on Saturday May 31, 2014 at Barnes & Noble Southlake with free snacks, prizes, activities and more. Pre-teens and teens will receive a list of top-rated fantasy books to read throughout the summer and meet bi-weekly for discussion. Stone Erickson was awarded 2013 AALAS Sci-Fi Author of the Year to his surprise, which inspired him to launch the summer reading program to encourage his peers to read during the summer months. Stone Erickson a typical teen himself advocates kids to find books combining their interests. Pre-teens and teens participating in Fantasy Book Bowl will read a total of 6 fantasy novels during the program fro...

[Photo Recap] Big Turnout For Page Turners Literacy Event at Cumberland Mall

  To exceed, you must read! On Saturday June 29, Page Turners Make Great Learners, Inc., a nonprofit literacy organization for elementary students, whose mission is to encourage and instill a lifelong love of reading at an early age, hosted a literacy event at Cumberland Mall.    Several Atlanta-based celebrities and media personalities such as Jocelyn Connell, CBS Better Mornings Anchor; Michael Allen Austin, award-winning illustrator; Ozzie Areu, Tyler Perry Studios President; Cynthia Mallard, host of V103 “Atlanta Up Close”, and Josh Harris, comedian and instructor at Sketchworks lend their voices to bring books to life. Children of all ages were immersed in a world of fantasy, mystery, and funny light-hearted stories during this interactive event held from 2 to 4 p.m. The main purpose of the event was to emphasize the importance of reading during summer vacation. Students who read over the summer do better in school in the fall, while those...

Events We Love: Cumberland Mall Experience the Wonders of Literacy With Page Turners Make Great Learners

  WHAT :  Cumberland Mall is hosting Experience the Wonders of Literacy with Page Turners Make Great Learners. Celebrities and personalities will “take the stage” to read children’s classics to promote reading during the summer months.  Attendees will engage with celebrity guests as they explain how their occupation involves reading and answer questions from audience members.  Join Cumberland Mall and Page Turners Make Great Learners for an afternoon filled with tales of a misbehaving kitty, a vacationing bedtime monster and a complaining “sweet” tooth! In addition, Cumberland Mall will host a school supply drive and encourages attendees to bring items that can be donated to Lift Up Atlanta in time for back-to-school. Tables will be set up behind the stage for donations. WHO : Special guests include celebrities such as actress and Meet the Browns cast member, Terri J. Vaughn ; award-winning illustrator, Michael Allen Austin ; Tyler Perry Studi...