Girl Scouts of America
Welcome Alva to Writer's Row
at the 10th Annual Big Expo in Palm Springs! |
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Booth set up and ready to go! |
That's where it's at! |
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Taking Circus Fever home for reading fun! |
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Surprise for her son |
Alva with the BIG EXPO Sign! |
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MixChix and Alva celebrate music and books at GSA Expo |
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ANOTHER RETURN VISIT TO KAREN LEPP'S CLASS
ILAN RAMON DAY SCHOOL
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Karen Lepp (an amazing teacher) and me
-quite a "twosome!" |
Singing Happy Birthday, for Julie in I'm 5 |
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Lights out for school in the story! |
The whole class yells- I'm 5,
which they are :) |
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Women's National Book Association &
Mystic Journey Bookstore Welcomes Authors |
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| Ruth Light , President WNBA LA Chapter |
WNBA Member & Hostess: Lisa- Catherine Cohen |
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| Alva shares I'm 5 with the audience |
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The Friends of the Duarte Library Celebrate Their
10th Anniversary Author's Festival |
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Alva is pleased to make a return visit to the event to share stories, participate in speaker's panels, and meet wonderful families with her books.
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Alva Joins the Orange County Children's Book Festival on a HOT California Day! |
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| Alva side by side at the Author's Corner with Sheri Fink |
 
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| Story Teller's Stage Welcomes the Kids |
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Kids take home books for reading FUN!!!
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Fall into Literacy: Wilmington Book Festival at the Banning Museum |
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Sponsored by United Way the community of Wilmington and Southern California
share a day with amazing authors, musicians, and activities to promote literacy.
It was a honor for me to be a part of this special event |
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| Alva joins Leslie Ryan, author of I am Flippish, sharing a shady spot at the festival. |
Alva alongside, Sheri Fink, author of The Little Rose, The Little Gnome, and Exploring the Garden with
Little Rose. |
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| Books, crafts, and family fun all in one place at Alva's tent! |
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Book Buddies Appear at Books and Cookies in Santa Monica, CA |
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Book Buddies is a group of local LA authors who gather together at special author events to promote literacy and the love of reading. Authors shown here are:
Top Row (L-R) Ron Noble, Gladys Elizabeth Barbieri, Dennis Yang, Ryan Afromsky
Bottom Row(L-R) Alva Sachs, Leslie Ryan, MaDonna Waszak, Cori Paul |
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| Having a fun-filled reading adventure at Books and Cookies |
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Alva and Macy's Team up for Reading Is Fundamental
Be Book Smart Campaign Morning Rally with Managers & Associates |
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| Alva and Negin Shahabikia |
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| Rally for RIF at Macy's Simi Valley |
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| Macy's Canoga Park welcome Alva to their RIFSoCal rally and cheer for the Be Book Smart campaign |
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| Macy's Thousand Oaks rally together with Alva and RIFSoCal for kids and books |
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Alva Presents at Pierce College:
What's the BIG DEAL in Children's Literature |
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Open Hearts, Open Minds Orange County Chapter of REFORMA
Libraries:Serving Latino Communities Conference |
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| Alva's set up and ready to meet the participants |
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| Silvia Cisneros, President of Orange Country Chapter REFORMA, and Alva share the day |
A brief presentation of what I do with my books for kids and literacy |
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| Irma Morales, conference assistant, and Alva share a quick photo opt |
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2012 Miss Teen Pageant Los Angeles/Anaheim |
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| As part of the judges' panel, Alva had the honor to work with other judges and meet some of the most amazing and deserving young women in her category. This "pageant with a purpose," provides inspiration for contestants to view beauty from the inside out and possible scholarship money for their future education as they move on to Nationals. |
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Westminster's 27th Annual Author's Festival
and Clegg Elementary School Welcome Alva |
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What an amazing day visiting with grades K-5th reading, discussing writing, and sharing all their wonderful ideas!
We all love talking into the mic:) |
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| Tressy Snowden, 3rd Grade teacher, THE DECORATOR, and Alva celebrate the Circus Buzz in the teacher's lounge with totally amazing decorations and yummy food |
Mr. John Staggs, Principal, Alva, and Tressy take a break and enjoy the event! |
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| Three on a couch with yummy circus animal cookies-what a treat! |
Nicole Kramer, librarian, worked all week to help make this happen with Alva |
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Women's National Book Association/LA Chapter Presents Book Savvy 2012 |
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Alva is honored to be part of the panel with three fellow authors: Jennifer V. Wilkov, Kathy Bennett, Alva Sachs, and Jovita Jenkins.
Topics discussed included new models of publishing including self-publishing aspects of books in today's marketplace, social media, and trends in technology affecting the book world. |
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California Authors & Artists Luncheon 2012 |
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| A day with authors, illustrators, schools, students and exciting speakers |
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| Bonnie O'Brian, Author & Awards Chair, shares a photo opt with Alva |
Author introductions to the audience |
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| Shira, student at Lockhurst Elementary School, shares some fun time with Alva |
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Nevin Elementary School Welcomes Alva for Author's Day
Beautiful roses for Alva, a RIF SoCal book distribution day,
and an auditorium filled with amazing students and teachers |
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A Glorious Day at Brightwood Elementary School
The children and I had great fun sharing Circus Fever with
Fun Circus School Activities and I'm 5 celebrating our Perfect Birthday Party! |
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Apostrophe Books in Long Beach, CA Welcomes Alva
for an Author & Illustrator Children's Book Signing Extravaganza! |
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| The extravaganza begins! |
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| Books are here:) |
Nice set-up! |
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| Matt Beeuwsaert, author/illustrator of I Got Game, shares the spotlight with Alva. |
Valerieo,co-owner of Apostrophe Books, takes a photo opt with Alva. |
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| Jessica Sachs, my trusty assistant, along for the adventure and excitement! |
THE GRAND POSTER signed by all the authors and illustrators. |
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Sixth Annual Lowell Bayside Academy Author's Event |
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Alva joins in on a night of sharing books, art, and community as she instructs a workshop,
story time, decorating our very own birthday cupcakes, and book signing! |
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Franklin School
in Santa Monica, Alva & Book Fairs
make a great combination |
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Audience participation
with Alva: How does a story become a book? What would you
learn in clown school?
What makes writing stories so much fun? We could spend all
day together for sure!! |
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Glendale Community
College, Alva & Barnes & Noble team up
for a night of family fun with reading! |
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