A significant part of the NVAA mission is to foster the ongoing arts education of students in Napa County. This Literacy Program and Napa Reads event brings local artists together in support of the Napa County Office of Education. One our NVAA artists, Marlene Haas, created an art bookend inspired by the book for the event. "This year we read the book Reaching Out by Francisco Jiménez and painted bookends that represent the book," says Haas. "I created a mixed media montage that represent the story and the joy and hope inspired by the book."
Additional information:
EXHIBITION - NAPA CITY LIBRARY
The bookmarks will be on display at the Napa City Library from mid September - mid October before the auction to help promote the event and the Napa County Reads Literacy Program as a whole.
BENEFIT AUCTION & AUTHOR PRESENTATION
October 21, Wednesday - Napa Valley Opera House (1050 Main Street, Napa)
Silent Auction of the bookends, wine & hors d'oeuvres from ZuZu, followed by a special presentation in the theater by the author, Francisco Jiménez. All proceeds benefit the Napa County Reads Literacy Program.
SPANISH PRESENTATION
October 22, Thursday - St. John's Catholic School (983 Napa Street at Main, Napa)
Mr. Jiménez will speak about his autobiographical series and answer questions. This event will be conducted en Español.
NAPA CITY HALL STUDENT EXHIBITION
Napa County students in several grade levels will also be reading the book Reaching Out this fall and creating book marks in response to the story. The bookmarks will be on display in Napa City Hall from October - December with a reception TBA.
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