Random Acts of Reading

"A poem should be palpable and mute as a globed fruit. A poem should be motionless in time as the moon climbs." - Archibald Macleish Our mission with Random Acts of Reading is simple. We want to spread the love for books and increase literacy in Oakland one school at a time. We strongly believe that reading aloud to children is one of the most effective ways to accomplish this goal. We also believe that literacy enriches people's lives. I have worked as a teacher in Oakland for 7 years. I worked as library assistant for 4 years. My current position as a firefighter allows me to work with Random Acts of Kindness and fulfills one of my goals of teaching a million kids to read. My plan is to share books with children at various schools within the City of Oakland. We will read aloud with kids twice per month. We will create book clubs, as well as a bibliography of recommended books for children of diverse ethnic origins. Please contact me at Station 16A to schedule a wonderful moment in time. Read for one hour to a group of elementary school children and make a positive difference in their lives! Sincerely Yours, Smith, James R. 16A