27 N. 36th St.
Camden, NJ 08105-0479
Tel: 856/382-1854
Fax: 856/661-1954
http://www.urbanpromiseusa.org
The UrbanPromise community, Big Read partners, and Camden city and Pennsauken Township residents will gather on October 6 at UrbanPromise to kick-off the area's Big Read programming. Events for the month will be outlined in more detail and audience members will be encouraged to read along with UrbanPromise and partners. Guest speaker Chuck Weiss will compare his exploits as a sled dog racer to plot lines in The Call of the Wild and will be accompanied by live sled dogs. A panel that includes a college professor, an expeditionary learning expert, and UrbanPromise teacher and student will engage in discussions around the life of Jack London, book themes, "survival of the fittest," and how the book can relate to the lives of those living in Pennsauken and Camden. The goal of the event will be to build enthusiasm for our The Big Read initiative and promises to be an exciting and engaging day.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105-0479
Youth ages 12-18 reading and studying The Call of the Wild will be encouraged to write a short essay comparing themes of the book--such as "survival" and "struggle"--to their own experiences. Students in 8th and 9th grade at UrbanPromise's schools will participate in essay writing in class. Principals and other UrbanPromise administrators and Big Read partners will judge the contest at the end of the month. The contest rules will be announced at the Kick-off/Keynote Session.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105
UrbanPromise 8th and 9th grade students will gather at the UrbanPromise Academy high school to view a version of The Call of the Wild and discuss similarities and differences between the book and film, cinematography, character portrayals, etc. Academy English teacher Michael Lovaglio will host the viewing and lead discussions. This event is open to the public. Those interested in attending are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105-0479
A Rutgers-Camden University professor will lead a book discussion on themes of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the book, and/or its social and political context. Rutgers students will be encouraged to read the book and attend discussions along with community residents and UrbanPromise students and staff.
Event Location: Paul Robeson Library, 300 N. 4th St., Camden, NJ 08102
Community residents will meet to discuss themes of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the book, and/or its social and political context. Branch manager Jerome Szpila will organize and lead the discussion.
Event Location: Camden County Library - Ferry Ave. Branch, 852 Ferry Ave., Camden, NJ 08104
UrbanPromise students, staff, and community residents reading The Call of the Wild will engage in a visual arts workshop led by UrbanPromise's art teacher. They will be encouraged to create a piece of artwork that represents a particular theme, event/action, character, or feeling they experienced while reading.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105-0479
Dr. Cortney Bolden, science teacher at Camden's UrbanPromise Academy, will lead book discussions with a group of teenage girls who reside in the city. Female residents are encouraged to join the group in reading and discussing the novel.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105-0479
UrbanPromise 8th and 9th grade students will gather at the UrbanPromise Academy high school to view a version of The Call of the Wild and discuss similarities and differences between the book and film, cinematography, character portrayals, etc. Academy English teacher Michael Lovaglio will host the viewing and lead discussions. This event is open to the public. Those interested in attending are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105-0479
Students who attend East Camden Middle School will view part of a film version of the novel, discuss its themes and how they apply to their lives (particularly those of survival and adventure), and enjoy a pizza lunch. This event is open to the public.
Event Location: Camden County Library System, 852 Ferry Ave., Camden, NJ 08104
Community residents will meet to discuss themes of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the book, and/or its social and political context. Branch manager Jerome Szpila will organize and lead the discussion.
Event Location: Camden County Library - Ferry Ave. Branch, 852 Ferry Ave., Camden, NJ 08104
UrbanPromise 8th and 9th grade students will gather at the UrbanPromise Academy high school to view a version of The Call of the Wild and discuss similarities and differences between the book and film, cinematography, character portrayals, etc. Academy English teacher Michael Lovaglio will host the viewing and lead discussions. This event is open to the public. Those interested in attending are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105-0479
Pennsauken residents will gather at the Pennsauken Free Public Library for a special Spanish-language book discussion. In Spanish, they will discuss book themes, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the book, and/or its political and social context. Spanish-speaking students who participate in Pennsauken High School's book club will be especially encouraged to attend and assist with discussions.
Event Location: Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 North Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110
A Rutgers-Camden University professor will lead a book discussion on themes of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the book, and/or its social and political context. Rutgers students will be encouraged to read the book and attend discussions along with community residents and UrbanPromise students and staff.
Event Location: Paul Robeson Library, 300 N. 4th St., Camden, NJ 08102
Community residents will meet to discuss themes of The Call of the Wild, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the book, and/or its social and political context. Branch manager Jerome Szpila will organize and lead the discussion.
Event Location: Camden County Library System - Ferry Ave. Branch, 852 Ferry Ave., Camden, NJ 08104
Pennsauken residents will gather at the Pennsauken Free Public Library to discuss book themes, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the book, and/or its political and social context. Pennsauken committeewoman Betsy McBride will assist the library's youth services librarian in leading discussions. Students who participate in Pennsauken High School's book club will be especially encouraged to attend and assist with discussions.
Event Location: Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Youth ages 12-18 reading and studying The Call of the Wild will be encouraged to write a short essay comparing themes of the book--such as "survival" and "struggle"--to their own experiences. Students in 8th and 9th grade at UrbanPromise's schools will participate in essay writing in class. The three winners of the essay contest will be announced after UrbanPromise principals, administrators, and other Big Read partners decide read and score entries.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105-0479
Families and friends of middle and high school students reading and studying The Call of the Wild will gather at UrbanPromise to discuss the book and hear about what their children have learned throughout the month of October. Students will present their Call of the Wild projects and essays and engage in discussions with family members around the book's themes and how they apply to their own lives.
Event Location: 27 N. 36th St., Camden, NJ 08105-0479
Pennsauken residents will gather at the Pennsauken Free Public Library to discuss book themes, the life of Jack London, history surrounding the book, and/or its political and social context. Pennsauken committeewoman Betsy McBride will assist the library's youth services librarian in leading discussions. Students who participate in Pennsauken High School's book club will be especially encouraged to attend and assist with discussions.
Event Location: Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 North Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110
