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Literacy Link!

President Names October 2009 National
Literacy Awareness Month
The American Library Association (ALA) joins President Obama in highlighting the importance of ensuring all Americans have the skills necessary to effectively navigate the Information Age.

In this release, the President approves a $7.2 billion stimulus for public computer centers in libraries to provide Americans with the resources needed to obtain these skills.

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HOT OFF THE Young Patriots PRESS!
For Immediate Release

The Young Patriots Series featured at Indiana Statehood Day
celebration
Indianapolis, In.

Indiana fourth graders along with their principals, teachers and parents are invited to celebrate Indiana’s 193rd birthday party at the Statehouse on December 11. The day at the Statehouse will begin at 9 a.m. and include interactive activities presented by the offices of the governor and lieutenant governor, the legislature, Indiana Supreme Court, state museum, archives section of the state library, historical bureau, history center and other state agencies. Students will also have a chance to visit many executive, legislative and judicial offices.

At noon, the celebration will move to the North Atrium for a program featuring words of welcome from government officials, musical performances, installation of original copies of Indiana's 1816 and 1851 state constitutions into a display case in the Rotunda, and the reading of a winning essay titled "What Indiana Means to Me." We are pleased to announce that the essay winner and finalists will receive a set of the Indiana Young Patriots Series titles for their school media centers.

This essay competition is open to any Indiana 4th grade public, private or home-schooled student and is easy to enter. For more information, call 317-233-9830.

Lew Wallace, Boy Writer chosen for Montgomery County
“Great Read” program
Montgomery County, IN.

Courtesy of the Montgomery County Educational Foundation, every 4th grader in Montgomery County will receive a copy of Lew Wallace, Boy Writer, as part of the school system’s “Great Read” program. The committee of educators who made the selection was looking for a regional book featuring Indiana history, and Patria Press is honored that our title about General Wallace, who lived in Montgomery County while writing portions of “Ben-Hur,” was the committee’s choice.

Newsworthy Notes!

Amelia Earhart comes to life again in a new movie scheduled for release in October entitled “Amelia.” Starring Hillary Swank as Amelia and Richard Gere as her husband, George Putnam. “The film follows Earhart's journey from unknown amateur aviator to America's sweetheart and finally to her world-renowned mission around the world and disappearance in 1937.” See the Amelia trailer on YouTube .To celebrate the movie release, purchase Amelia Earhart, Young Air Pioneer, hardback and paperback at a special price! SEE the SPECIAL OFFER below!

Patria Press sponsors the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award Dinner

James Alexander Thom, Indiana native and author of numerous award-winning historical novels which have sold more than 2 ½ million copies worldwide, was honored as the National Award winner at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award Dinner presented by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Foundation on September 26. Patria Press was proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the event, proceeds of which will support Library programs and services throughout the Indianapolis community. Other events held during the day before the Dinner included a two-hour “Crash Course in Publishing,” where Patria Press founder Florrie Binford Kichler was a panelist, and the “Indy Author Fair,” where more than 30 local and regional authors met the public.

Beyond the Book . . .
Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Amelia Earhart

Volume 1 of the Young Patriots Series
– Amelia Earhart, Young Air Pioneer –
depicts the girlhood adventures of the woman who defiled all social restrictions and followed her dreams to the sky!

In celebration of the release of the major motion picture, here is a classroom activity from the Amelia Earhart, Young Air Pioneer Teacher’s Guide:

On a globe or world map, have students map some of Earhart's famous flights. Be sure to identify the area near Howland Island where she disappeared.

Find the complete Teacher’s Guide and Webquest here.

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Amelia on the Big Screen!

In celebration of the life of Young Patriot Amelia Earhart being depicted on the Big Screen…

Receive a 20% discount off the retail price, plus FREE shipping, when you order either the hardcover or paperback of

Amelia Earhart, Young Air Pioneer

Offer expiers November 15, 2009

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The Young Patriots titles are available from your favorite wholesaler. Teacher's Guides and Webquests are always free and may be downloaded at our website.

Schools and libraries may also fax your purchase order to 413-215-8030, or mail to Patria Press, Inc., PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.

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