Saturday, October 23, 2021
Schedule
10:00 Literacy Learner Awards
11:00 Book Signing
Location
Church of the Servant
14343 N MacArthur Blvd, OKC, OK 73142
2021 Oklahoma Literacy Learner Awards
There will be four awards given to our adult Learners-of-the-Year.
Two awards will be for learners enrolled in a literacy class.
Two awards will be given for learners enrolled in an English as a Second Language or Citizenship instruction.
Photo: 2019 Keynote Speaker Melody Kellogg, Oklahoma Department of Libraries Director
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Elisha Oliver
Dr. Elisha Oliver is an anthropologist, author, and professor. She specializes in biocultural anthropology and digital storytelling. Elisha is a founding partner at Generation Paideia Research and Consulting and is a STEM mentor for a national organization. She serves as a guest host for an international crime podcast and serves as an anthropology community liaison for a non-profit organization in Oklahoma.
Celebrating Our Journey, Volume XII Book Signing
Following the award ceremony, authors from Celebrating Our Journey, Volume 12, will be signing their individual stories. Please join us as we celebrate these amazing people.
This project is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, the Krueger Charitable Foundation, and Tinker Federal Credit Union.
Photos below are the winners of the 2019 Learner of the Year Awards:
Johanan Garcia, Juan Ramirez, Lawana McCalister, and Rita Rojas
