PD894 Graduate Credit

If you’re interested in taking the PD894 ILA-SOE Alumni sponsored course, Literacy Empowerment Makes A Difference, you’ll need to complete the following forms, after you’ve paid your ILA membership:

SOE Alumni Association membership form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FG8Yg0wsNUthSm0-r7ojeASxD74qTHrz/view?usp=sharing

*NOTE: SOE Alumni Association membership must be renewed every year in order to be a member in good standing.

PD894 course registration form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bkynJYIWw-FSCGRoTJJLykNPjx7UIu-5/view?usp=sharing

The cost is $50 ($30 SOE Alumni membership fee + $20 recording fee). Payment can be made via PayPal to soealumni@gmail.com. Please select “Friends & Family” when making a payment.

If you’re not an ILA member yet, complete the following membership form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mx1Wi8ZCGNt5SutHkiSWahKU_oLXboyV/view?usp=sharing and submit your $25 payment via PayPal to iraguam@gmail.com. Si Yu’os Ma’ase’!

ILA Donation to the 2024 Language Arts Conference

Wednesday, 9 September 2026

STARBOOKS EVENTS - September 7 - October 17

Monday, 7 September 2026

2026 ILA Read-A-Thon Kick-Off Snapshots

The ILA Read-A-Thon Kick-Off held on September 7, 2026, at the Agana Shopping Center was a success! This year's theme is "Starbooks - Fuel Your Mind, One Chapter At A Time." Thank you for joining us in the celebration, keep reading, and may you have an amazing Read-A-Thon! Enjoy the following snapshots!

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

ILA STARBOOKS READ-A-THON KICK-OFF - Sept. 7

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

ILA STARBOOKS

READ-A-THON KICK-OFF

Monday, September 7, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

VENUE: Agana Shopping Center

Thursday, 27 August 2026

REMINDER: ILA Meeting - August 29

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

Saturday, August 29, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

VENUE: JM Guerrero Elementary School Library

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Community Saturday Story Time - September 12, 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Community Saturday Story Time on September 12, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library. Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading1. We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤😃

Monday, 24 August 2026

ILA MEETINGS

**UPCOMING ILA MEETINGS*:**
August 29, 2026 September 7, 2026 October 10, 2026 * November 14, 2026 * December 12, 2026 * January 16, 2027 * February 13, 2027 * March 13, 2027 * April 10, 2027 * May 8, 2027 *Schedule is subject to change.

ILA Meeting - August 29

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

Saturday, August 29, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

VENUE: JM Guerrero Elementary School Library

Thursday, 11 June 2026

ILA Meeting - June 13

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

Saturday, June 13, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

VENUE: JM Guerrero Elementary School Library

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Condolences for the Gumataotao Family

Photo and Memory sharing: https://lapalomafuneralservices.com/obituaries/lois-taitano-gumataotao

Donation/Chen’chule: https://gofund.me/d7f4787c4

The ILA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of former Guam ILA President Lois Taitano Gumataotao. She will always be remembered. God bless her and her family. May she rest in peace.

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

ILA CAMP READ-A-LOT SPEND IT ALL, SPEND IT NOW - MAY 8

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

ILA CAMP READ-A-LOT SPEND IT ALL, SPEND IT NOW

Friday, May 8, 2026

4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

VENUE: JM Guerrero Elementary School Cafeteria

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Read-A-Thon Cards & Money Due - May 2

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

READ-A-THON CARDS /MONEY DUE

Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

VENUE: JM Guerrero Elementary School Cafeteria

Monday, 23 February 2026

Adventure Awaits at the Camp Read-A-Lot Kickoff Celebration! - Feb. 27

Get ready for an unforgettable night of literacy fun at the Camp Read-A-Lot Kickoff Celebration on February 27, 2026, packed with exciting contests, awesome raffle prizes, a bookmark scavenger hunt, and chances to win up to $100 in books❣️📚😀

Saturday, 14 February 2026

REMINDER: ILA CAMP READ-A-LOT READ-A-THON KICK-OFF - Feb. 27

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

ILA CAMP READ-A-LOT

READ-A-THON KICK-OFF

Friday, February 27, 2026

4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VENUE: Agana Shopping Center

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs CHamoru Saturday Story Time - March 7, 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs CHamoru Saturday Story Time on March 7, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library. Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading. We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤🌴😃

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

ILA CAMP READ-A-LOT READ-A-THON KICK-OFF - Feb. 27

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

ILA CAMP READ-A-LOT

READ-A-THON KICK-OFF

Friday, February 27, 2026

4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VENUE: Agana Shopping Center

Thursday, 8 January 2026

January 2026 Guam Council ILA Newsletter - The Bookmark

Click here to view the January 2026 Guam Council ILA Newsletter - The Bookmark.

Sunday, 4 January 2026

REMINDER: ILA Meeting - Jan. 10

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

January 10, 2026

Starts 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

VENUE: Jollibee Dededo, Private Room

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Pre-Valentine's Saturday Story Time - Feb. 7, 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Pre-Valentine's Saturday Story Time on February 7, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library. Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading. We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤❤️😃

Friday, 2 January 2026

ILA Meeting - Jan. 10

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

January 10, 2026

Starts 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

VENUE: Jollibee Dededo

Private Room

Guam ILA Purpose

To promote reading on Guam
To sponsor conferences and meetings
To encourage the study of reading problems in all educational levels
To stimulate and promote research in reading
To study the various factors that influence reading
To publish the results of pertinent and significant investigations and practices
To assist in the development and provision for professional and community reading programs
To serve as a clearinghouse for information related to reading
To promote mutual understanding and cooperate work among educators

Guam ILA / IRA History

The Guam Council-IRA was established on April 15, 1968 by seventeen people dedicated to promoting reading on the island of Guam. The local council’s membership had grown since then with over 300 educators, parents, students and community members involved in many reading projects.

In 1979, the first Read-A-Thon was held to benefit the local public television. Currently the annual Read-A-Thon provides Professional Educator Grants, underwrites the public television’s Reading Rainbow Program, offers monthly Professional Development Meetings, and many other reading endeavors in the schools and community.

The first visiting author in 1990 was Norman Bridwell. Since that time, the local council has sponsored at least two authors, illustrators, or story tellers annually. These individuals inspire children to become better readers, skillful artists, and healthier individuals.

The local council organized its first Community Book Fair in 2000. Students, parents, educators, and community members were invited to read aloud, observe dance and musical performances, and given the opportunity to purchase affordable books for family members or friends.

The council also sponsors approximately six members to attend the Annual International Reading Association Convention. Upon their return to the island, these individuals share their experiences through mini workshops. The Young Adult Café, which was established in 2003, was an inspiration from the annual convention.

The Guam Council of the International Reading Association has been recognized as an Honor Council, placed in the President’s Club and Membership Honor Roll, and received the Community Service Award. The local council will continue to provide reading projects, but also search for better ways to improve reading on the island of Guam and Micronesia.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MARK YOUR CALENDAR VENUE

2026 RAT - Starbooks - Fuel Your Mind, One Chapter At A Time

STARBOOKS EVENTS

Guam ILA Application

PD894 Graduate Credit

ILA Grant

Snapshots...

January Newsletter

D204 Lions Clubs Saturday Story Hour

ILA Donation to the 2024 Language Arts Conference

Upcoming Meetings

UPCOMING ILA MEETINGS*:August 29, 2026 *September 7, 2026 * October 10, 2026 * November 14, 2026 * December 12, 2026 * January 16, 2027 * February 13, 2027 * March 13, 2027 * April 10, 2027 * May 8, 2027 *Schedule is subject to change.

Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Monday, 7 September 2026

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Thursday, 27 August 2026

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Monday, 24 August 2026

UPCOMING ILA MEETINGS*:August 29, 2026 *September 7, 2026 * October 10, 2026 * November 14, 2026 * December 12, 2026 * January 16, 2027 * February 13, 2027 * March 13, 2027 * April 10, 2027 * May 8, 2027 *Schedule is subject to change.

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Monday, 23 February 2026

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Thursday, 8 January 2026

Sunday, 4 January 2026

Friday, 2 January 2026

**UPCOMING ILA MEETINGS*:**
August 29, 2026 September 7, 2026 October 10, 2026 * November 14, 2026 * December 12, 2026 * January 16, 2027 * February 13, 2027 * March 13, 2027 * April 10, 2027 * May 8, 2027 *Schedule is subject to change.

**UPCOMING ILA MEETINGS*:**
August 29, 2026 September 7, 2026 October 10, 2026 * November 14, 2026 * December 12, 2026 * January 16, 2027 * February 13, 2027 * March 13, 2027 * April 10, 2027 * May 8, 2027 *Schedule is subject to change.