For the first time ever, East Ward Elementary School, in collaboration with United Way of Greater Newark's My Very Own Library (MVOL), celebrated Multilingual Literacy Day! Founding Principal Rosa Monteiro-Inacio was honored to have guest author Claudia Gouveia, a graduate of the bilingual program at East Side High School and the author of the popular children's book Ellie Fairy Meets Cordelia, join the celebration. Claudia's book explores themes of friendship and diversity, which are essential to promoting multilingual literacy.
Students, staff and parents celebrated Multilingualism through various dance performances and poetry recitations showcasing the beauty of different cultures and languages spoken at East Ward Elementary School. Guest readers visited classrooms to share their favorite multilingual books with students.
Events like Multilingual Literacy Day are crucial in promoting understanding and appreciation for the diverse cultures and languages that make up the world. This event further solidifies the commitment of the Newark Board of Education in alignment with fostering a community that celebrates diversity and promotes Multilingualism. Due to the event's success, Multilingual Literacy Day will continue to occur annually!