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Virginia Children’s Book FestivalInformational Package
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ourMISSION
The Virginia Children’s Book Festival, through innovative programs and outreach initiatives, aims to create a culture of literacy for Virginia’s children, with a special focus on the under-served, and rural populations of the state.
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ourIMMEDIATE AREA
The VCBF is located in Farmville, Virginia, in the Southside region of the state. Southside is the poorest region of Virginia, and one in five adults is functionally illiterate.
CHARLOTTE Children age 0-17 living in poverty:
27.2%
Pass rate for 3rd grade SOLs,
Economically disadvantaged vs. not economically disadvantaged:
61% vs. 80%
PRINCE EDWARD Children age 0-17 living in poverty:
25.6%
Pass rate for 3rd grade SOLs, Economically
disadvantaged vs. not economically disadvantaged:
60% vs. 82%
BUCKINGHAM Children age 0-17 living in poverty:
26.3%
Pass rate for 3rd grade SOLs,
Economically disadvantaged vs. not economically disadvantaged:
50% vs. 85%
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ourPROGRAMS
THE FESTIVALEach year, the VCBF presents a three-day festival on the campus of Longwood University. Comprised of two field trip days, and one family day, the festival welcomes more than 6,000 children annually, all free of charge. With presentations and workshops by acclaimed and award-winning authors and illustrators, innovative technology programming, in-depth panel, special sessions for librarians and teachers, and more, the VCBF provides a singular and memorable experience for all who attend.
AUTHOR VISITSFor schools that are too far away to attend the VCBF, we are able to provide author visits and other programs throughout the year, free of charge.
BOOK DISTRIBUTIONThe VCBF distributes thousands of free books to area children each year. Through our holiday parade programs, we are able to reach a broad population. Additionally, the VCBF has established a library at the Piedmont Juvenile Detention Center, where we also provide a book to each child upon their leaving the Center. The VCBF also provides books to Madeline’s House battered women’s shelter homes, and is working to establish partnerships with FACES Food Pantry, and area Head Start programs.
READ FARMVILLEREAD FARMVILLE is the VCBF’s pop-up library, created to foster a stronger culture of learning, starting at street level. It provides a place to gather around books and learning experiences. READ is formed by three elements: a structure, a collection and a team. The structure is based on a system of open-faced cubes that can installed in different configurations and provide space for 10-15 books. The collection, organized into modules adaptable to different locations and communities, consists of new and used books donated to the VCBF. The team is made by educators, librarians and other volunteers.
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ATTENDANCEIn 2014, our first festival drew 1,500 students from the immediate area surrounding Farmville. In 2015, our second year, the number of students attending doubled, and Longwood University asked us to add a third day to the festival to accommodate more field trips. Now able to serve more than 6,000 annually at the festival, the VCBF has become the premiere children's literature event on the east coast.
2015 attendancePhenix Elementary
Bacon District ElementaryLynchburg City Schools
Cumberland County ElementaryPrince Edward Elementary
Eureka ElementaryVL Murray Elementary
Fuqua SchoolVirginia Wesleyan CollegeCumberland Middle SchoolNew Life Christian Academy
Buckingham County ElementarySt. Andrew’s SchoolBlackstone Primary
2016 committed attendancePhenix Elementary
Bacon District ElementaryLynchburg City Schools
Cumberland County ElementaryPrince Edward Elementary
Eureka ElementaryAlbemarle County
Fuqua SchoolSt. Christopher’s SchoolSt. Catherine’s School
Cumberland Middle SchoolGreensville County ElementaryBuckingham County Elementary
St. Andrew’s SchoolBlackstone PrimaryLunenburg CountyCollegiate School
Chase City SchoolsAmelia County SchoolsHalifax County Schools
St. Anne’s BelfieldBlessed Sacrament Huguenot
Danville City SchoolLucille Brown Middle SchoolCrewe-Burkeville Elementary
St. Andrew’s School
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PARTNERSHIPSIn 2016, the VCBF has continued to forge partnerships that serve our mission. Currently we work closely with these organizations and individuals to promote outreach, procure funding, and develop programs.
The Literacy Lab, Washington D.C.Cricket Media, Washington D.C.Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, Farmville, VirginiaHardywood, Richmond, VirginiaPenny Candy Books, Oklahoma City, OklahomaWe Need Diverse Books, New York, New YorkRed Door 104, Farmville, VirginiaChop Suey Books, Richmond, VirginiaChooseco Publishing, Waitsfield, VermontFarmville Downtown, Farmville, VirginiaTodd Parr, New York Times BestsellerJohn Bemelmans MarcianoSophie Blackall, Caldecott Winner
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FUNDINGAs the VCBF grows, so does the need for funding to offer programs to Virginia’s children. Like any responsible non-profit, our aim is to not just meet our annual budgetary needs, but to carry money from year to year. Our donor base is constantly expanding, with new donors coming on board each year, we apply for applicable grants, and we continue to develop relationships with business and industry to sponsor the VCBF in support of their communities.
Longwood UniversityThe University of Richmond
The Virginia Foundation for the HumanitiesChambliss Properties
Real Living CornerstoneSouthside Electric Cooperative
Northwestern Mutual LifeLongwood Center for the Visual Arts
Mainly ClayVirginia Credit UnionThe Farmville Herald
Hubbard PeanutsHardywood Brewery
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Planned Grant Applications • Target Foundation • Dr. Scholl Foundation • Hearst Foundation • Charles Lafitte Foundation • Dominion Foundation • Wal-Mart Foundation • Dollar Tree Foundation • Annenberg Foundation
• Wish You Well Foundation • Norfolk Southern • MetLife Foundation • Farm Bureau • Richard S. Reynolds Foundation • JPMorgan Chase • Wells Fargo Foundation • Mattel Children’s Foundation • Anne Casey Foundation
• The Community Foundation • Walter Payne Foundation • Knight Foundation • Ukrops Foundation • American Honda • United Way • Open Meadows • AT&T Foundation • MacArthur Foundation
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$25: 3 gently-used books distributed at a community parade. $50: 2 new books presented to a library. $250: money for one organization to present a program at the VCBF. $250: gas money for one school bus to bring children on a field trip to the VCBF. $300: an author’s hotel room for the two nights of the VCBF. $400: travel stipend for one author to attend the VCBF $700: a Virginia author visit to a school or outreach event during the year. $750: postage and mailing supplies for reading lists and posters $1,000: food for VCBF authors for two days. $2,000: program printing for the VCBF. $5,000: honorarium for one non-keynote author for two days. $2,500: training and supplies for VCBF volunteers. $3,000: sign language interpreters for two days of the VCBF. $5,000: honorarium for one Newbery Medal Award-winning author for one day.$10,000: honorarium for one National Book Award-winning author for two days.
Sponsoring the Virginia Children’s Book Festival has a very real impact. Every dollar donated is used to keep the VCBF and its programs free for Virginia’s children.
ourBOARD
The Virginia Children’s Book Festival Board of Directors reflects the diversity of our community and brings expertise and passion to the Virginia Children’s Book Festival.
Victoria Kindon, Longwood UniversityDr. Larissa Fergeson, Longwood UniversityJustin Reid, Robert Russa Moton MuseumSuzy Palmer, Virginia Library Association
Todd Parr, AuthorGigi Amateau, Author
Dr. Mary Jo Stockton, Longwood UniversityJoy Stump, Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce
Ward Tefft, Chop Suey BooksAshley Lafata, Benchmark Community BankKatie Snyder, Lyncburg City School Board
Juanita Giles, Virginia Children’s Book FestivalNicole Perkins, Longwood University
Rachel Ivers, Longwood Center for the Visual ArtsMonty Montgomery, Artist
Shaun Irving, Orrio Productions
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The Virginia Children’s Book Festival staff is made entirely of volunteers. Each staff member has an area of expertise that makes the VCBF run smoothly.
Executive DirectorJuanita Giles
Assistant DirectorMary Jo Stockton
Director of OutreachJennifer Nelson
Director of DevelopmentNicole Perkins
Director of VolunteersDustyn Hall
Outreach TeamNikki Kain, Kim Hailey, Beverly Huda Sabur, Ruth Erdman
Technical TeamDylan Andrew, Mary Jo Stockton
Development TeamVirginia Watson, Libby Blanton, Juanita Giles
Volunteer TeamJennifer Miskec, Ruth Erdman
Longwood LiaisonsEmily Grabiec, Matthew McWilliams, Mary Jo Stockton, Nicole Perkins
www.vachildrensbookfestival.com1166 Morton Road, Keysville, Virginia 23947