Help Adele’s Literacy Library Raise Funds To Give Books To Youth in Africa
A while back on Dreamer ENT we interviewed Adele Ann Taylor , the founder of Adele’s Literacy Library (A.L.L.) who helps children embrace literacy through school readings, book donations and many other community projects. (Click here for the interview to learn more about Adele and A.L.L.)
This fall, Adele has partnered with an organization, Under the Acacia and in October 2011 A.L.L. says G.O. (Adele’s Literacy Library says Global Outreach) will break ground for the Loita Learning City in Kenya, Africa! Jointly, there will be a learning center with laptops and a library!
This sounds like a great project; anyone can help by donating to the cause!
How To Support A.L.L. says G.O. (Adele’s Literacy Library says Global Outreach)
Checks can be made out to Adele’s Literacy Library and earmarked ALL says GO.
Checks can be mailed to:
Adele’s Literacy Library
P.O. Box 1272
Williamstown, New Jersey 08094
Below: Some of the children and teachers at the Loita Hills Academy which Adele will be sponsoring.
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Win Seed Money to Grow Your Business Though mtvU’s Movers and Changers
Have a BIG idea and want to win $50,000 to start your business? MTVU is looking for Movers and Changers who want to make a difference through entrepreneurship:
Successful, world-known companies like Fed Ex, Nike and Under Armour all started from young entrepreneurs who only had minimal funds and resources, but gained success with their vision, innovation and determination. And today, companies like Foursquare and Gilt Group, are following that same model of success. If YOU’RE a young entrepreneur looking to start a company, mtvU and the New York Stock Exchange want to help you get started.
We’re looking for 16-28 year old college students to develop and produce a compelling business proposal. Ideas must be original, feasible, scalable, and practical.
The top 5 finalist business plans will be posted online for voting and the winning team will be flown to New York City in November to attend Global Entrepreneurship Week where they will ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange and attend the NYSE Movers and Changers Forum. The winner will also receive $25,000 in seed money to help his or her company start off on the right foot. The deadline for entries is October 3, 2011.
Visit www.moversandchangers.com to apply and to learn more.
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Inspiring ENT: “Not So Average” from V. Rose
‘Not So Average’ from a new young artist V. Rose. talks about how we don’t have to put our worth in what other people say about us. I love the freshness and upbeat-ness of the song and video. V. Rose’s self-titled album was recently released, visit http://clearsightmusic.com to find out more and order today.
Who made up the rules of how you got to be
Picture-perfect everything, so magazine
I mean, I’m stuck in a world where I can’t just be meSo what if my nail polish always chips
So what if I prefer to where my kicks
You know, models aren’t really models when they’re not modelingWhy don’t you tell me something
Cuz what I’m really wondering
Is how long do you expect to be following
Trying to be a star like them
It’s not the way you’re gonna win, always trying to fit in… – Lyrics from “Not So Average”
V. Rose ‘Not So Average’ Music Video
Get to know V.Rose, how she got started in music and more in this question and answer introduction video:
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Canal Point Elementary Students Interview Raven Symone and Yolanda Adams at the 2011 Disney’s Dreamers Academy
The students at Canal Point Elementary have been doing awesome things in their budding journalist program, interviewing esteemed people like Oprah Winfrey and even President Barack Obama! KEC TV is an award winning television news program that is broadcasted to the 500 students at KEC/Canal Point Elementary. The news program is completely produced by a selected group of 4th and 5th grade students. Visit their Youtube channel to see more of their interviews.
Below check out their interviews with Raven Symone and Yolanda Adams at the 2011 Disney’s Dreamers Academy.
To find out more about the Disney’s Dreamers Academy and to apply visit www.disneysdreamersacademy.com; (applications for next year’s program are now available through October 31, 2011!).
Meet the 2011 Dreamers
The 2011 class of Disney’s Dreamers Academy truly is an extraordinary group of kids. These 100 young students come from all over the country, each representing a different path to the Disney’s Dreamers Academy, and each proving that with hard work and a little magic, your dreams really can come true. Discover the stories behind each member of this class and follow along on their journey as they aspire to make their dreams come true…
Continue reading to meet the Dreamers!
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Alyson Stoner On Singing with Passion
Alyson Stoner recently visited the 2011 Vocal Boot Camp in California and gave the campers advice on singing and using their voices to inspire others. Watch the video below where she shares her experiences of learning to be comfortable in front of the mic, I love her honesty and passion:
“Over time now I’ve learned, thankfully, that my voice is not for me, actually its for others to hear, it’s for serving, it’s for pouring life and inspiring others, bringing hope, sharing truth…” – Alyson Stoner
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