MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE (JANUARY 18, 2010)
to GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY (APRIL 23-25, 2010)

About Semester of Service

Semester of Service links prominent national service events - such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and Global Youth Service Day - through an extended service-learning framework of at least 70 hours. Young people ages 5-25, spend the “semester” addressing a meaningful community need connected to intentional learning goals and/or academic standards. Throughout, the teacher or facilitator supports the emergence of “youth voice” as young people guide the process.

Service-Learning is a teaching and learning strategy integrating meaningful community service with academic study and reflective practice to enrich learning, build civic engagement, and strengthen communities. Semester of Service emphasizes “duration and intensity”, enriching the experience by providing participants with enough time to incorporate the five stages of service-learning: Investigation, Preparation & Planning, Action, Reflection, and Demonstration/Celebration.

Semester of Service Blog

Youth Service America offers a variety of resources to help you implement your Semester of Service project, including grants and planning materials. The Semester of Service Blog features news and resources from Youth Service America and stories from Lead Agencies and grantees organizing and leading Semester of Service projects.

Monday, December 22, 2008

First Book Marketplace Special Edition Publication: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


This picture-book biography for young readers is an excellent introduction to one of the world's most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin's Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America "and the world" forever.

Winner of a Caldecott Honor award, the Coretta Scott King Honor Book award and numerous other honors, First Book is pleased to welcome this acclaimed title as a First Book Marketplace special edition -- making this wonderful title affordable to children from low-income families nationwide.

A wonderful choice for organizations celebrating Dr. King's birthday in January, the MLK Day of Service, Semester of Service, Black History Month in February, or learning about this powerful force for good any time of the year.

Retail Price: $6.99
FirstBook Price: $2.59
Carton Price: $129.50 (50 books)

Order at: http://www.fbmarketplace.org/servlet/Detail?no=531
Posted by Youth Service America at 10:52 AM

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