Kudos to Prendergast Library, Jamestown, NY
Kudos to Prendergast Library, Jamestown, New York, one of 38 libraries in the Chautauqua-Cattaragus Library System in western New York, for supporting a summer reading program.
Graphic Novels Comprise Curated Library
April 16, 2024 — Judith’s Reading Room today purchased 124 teenage graphic novels identified by The Scottish Book Trust, Edinburgh, Scotland that will constitute a first-ever library at Heavy Sound in East Lothian, Scotland when Judith’s Reading Room dedicates its 107th library in its 24th country.
Judith’s Reading Room Expands to 25 Countries
August 3, 2024 — In collaboration with the Czech Republic’s nonprofit Pink Crocodile Charity for Children and The Neratov Association, Judith’s Reading Room announced today that it has finalized steps to dedicate its 108th library at the Zahradka Primary School and the Neratov Primary School on November 8, 2024.
Chautauqua Institution’s Eventide Event
April 15, 2024 — Chautauqua Institution’s Alumni Association of the Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (CLSC) has scheduled Judith’s Reading Room as the featured presentation July 24, 2024 during Week 5 of the Summer Assembly, the theme of which is ‘Our Greatest Challenges (That We Can Actually Do Something About).’
Outstanding Service Award — Dorothy Martin, Travel Specialist
July 3, 2024 — In pursuit of its mission, “to enrich lives and societies by proactively encouraging freedom through literacy,” Judith’s Reading Room, a literacy nonprofit based in eastern Pennsylvania, honored Dorothy Martin, Travel Specialist with Grand European Travel (GET) for her compassion to improve the lives of at-risk youth in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Encourage Siblings to Read Aloud to Younger Siblings
May 30, 2024 — Judith’s Reading Room, a literacy nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives and societies by proactively encouraging freedom through literacy suggests a ‘sibling-to-sibling’ summer activity that will surely build lifetime memories.
Judith’s Reading Room and Harkins House Celebrate 12 Years
April 16, 2024 — In celebration of the 12 consecutive years of enhancing the initial library of 219 books, Judith’s Reading Room announced today that it has added 67 high-quality books at a cover price of $735. The library has grown to 708 books valued at $8,734 and with today’s donation, includes New York Times Bestsellers, National Book Award Finalists, Stonewall Honor Books, John Newbery Medal authors and Best Book of the Year.
Outstanding Service Award — Barnes and Noble
Dear Erin, Amy and Kayla,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Judith’s Reading Room please accept our appreciation for the effort you all put into finding, ordering and organizing 124 curated teenage Graphic Novels so that we could sweep into your store and prepare the books for shipping — all in a matter of an hour
Outstanding Service Award — Emmaus High School
Dear Rebecca, Amanda, Elena, Giulia, Abby, Caroline and Amy,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Judith’s Reading Room, a global literacy nonprofit based in Berks County, PA, I’m writing today to express our heartfelt gratitude for your spectacular effort during the recent Book Fair at Barnes & Noble Center Valley on behalf of Judith’s Reading Room. Your sweet encouragement – persistence – saleswoman-ship! – resulted in a whopping gift card for our organization in the amount of $1,148.52.
Outstanding Service Award — Ana Luhrs
Dear Ana,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Judith’s Reading Room please accept our greatest appreciation for your constant collaboration with our organization to improve the scholarship that underlines our library formations around the world. In specific, we recognize you for researching the topic of Reluctant Readers and Graphic Novels for our 107th library to be donated August 10, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland.