MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MARK YOUR CALENDAR VENUE


IN LIEU OF THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, GUAM ILA WILL BE SPONSORING THE LAC. 
WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE LAC!

November 7, 2026

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
39th ANNUAL REGIONAL LANGUAGE ARTS CONFERENCE (LAC)*
VENUE: TBD

*Please note that there is a conference fee to attend the LAC. ILA members pay a discounted fee. Be sure to mention that you are an ILA member in order to receive the discounted rate.

**You can also earn 1 graduate credit for recertification purposes. You must be registered for the LAC before you can register for the PD894 LAC course. For course inquiries, e-mail Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera at mnrivera@triton.uog.edu or mnrivera1@gmail.com.


For more information or inquiries, contact uoglac@triton.uog.edu or visit https://www.uog.edu/LAC

ILA Community Book Fair


 

LAC Donation


The Guam Council of the International Literacy Association (ILA) proudly donated $1,000 to support the 39th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference. Pictured are Guam Council ILA Board members and the Language Arts Conference (LAC) Committee. From left to right: Geri Eclavea; Jovita Alcantara; Laurie Alig; Annette Leon Guerrero; Jose Cruz, LAC Co-Chair; Joselyn Mesngon, LAC Administrator; Dr. Yamashita, CLASS Interim Associate Dean; Dr. Hahm, LAC Committee member; Dr. Darlene Roberto, Guam Council ILA President; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, ILA Board Member and LAC Committee member; Martha Sudo; Rose Castro; Vivian Wolff; and Liwanag Dominguez.

The Guam Council ILA extends heartfelt appreciation to the LAC Committee for its dedication to advancing literacy and strengthening education in our island community. Together, we inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning!

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

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

STARBOOKS EVENTS

STARBOOKS EVENTS
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Guam ILA Application

Guam ILA Application
Click on the form above to download the ILA membership form. Please note that you will have to fill out both forms. The second form is for you to keep as a receipt. Membership will become official once your $25 payment is received in full at an ILA meeting. For more information, contact Stephanie Taitano or Annette Leon Guerrero or e-mail iraguam@gmail.com.

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 Grant


Getting an ILA grant is the perfect opportunity for you to enhance your students' reading experience. Send your Grant Application to: Vivian Wolff (vwolff7502@yahoo.com) and Martha Sudo (mjsudo@gmail.com).

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Click on the following links to access important grant information and the ILA grant application:

Application Deadlines: April & October meetings, 11:00 a.m.

ILA Grant Application 

ILA Grant Application Guidelines 

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October Newsletter

D204 Lions Clubs Saturday Story Hour

ILA Donation to the 2024 Language Arts Conference

ILA Donation to the Language Arts Conference

The ILA Guam Council donated $1,000 to the 37th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference.  Pictured L-R:  Arawan Sellmann; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, ILA Board Member; Rose Cruz Castro, ILA Treasurer; James Sellmann, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at UOG; Martha C. Sudo, ILA President; Mary Therese F. Cruz, Associate Dean; Jose Cruz, LAC Chair; and Jocelyn Mesngon, LAC Administrative Coordinator.

Upcoming Meetings

UPCOMING ILA MEETINGS*:
August 29, 2026 *September 7, 2026 * October 10, 2026 * November 7, 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, 28 December 2022

Guam Treasures LLC donates 20 books to Guam ILA

In an ongoing effort to promote literacy on island, Guam Treasures LLC donated 20 copies of their latest book titled, “Neni, Nana and Tata at the Ranch in Guam” written by local author Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez and illustrated by local artist Cianna Yanger, to the Guam Council of the International Literacy Association on December 17, 2022, at the ILA Community Book Fair. The Neni Doll Collection is a trademark of Guam Treasures LLC, which represents innovative designs and stories inspired by local cultural memories and values and the unique heritage of the island of Guåhan and her people.

Book donation:  Local author Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez, Guam Treasures LLC, donates 20 copies of her book titled, “Neni, Nana and Tata at the Ranch in Guam” to the Guam Council of the International Literacy Association (ILA). Pictured L-R first row:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, ILA Board Member; Dr. Enriquez; and Liwayway Anicas, Guam ILA President.


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Thursday, 22 December 2022

ILA Community Book Fair Snapshots - Dec. 17

The ILA Community Book Fair held December 17, 2022 at the Agana Shopping Center was meaningful!  Families joined in holiday fun with author Read Alouds from Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez, Femelyne Wesolowski, Nadine McDonald, Jacqueline Iris Quitugua, Catherine & John Payne; performances by Marcial Sablan Elementary School and CL Taitano Elementary School; and exciting raffles!  Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, keep reading, and enjoy the following snapshots!


Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez reads her story titled, Neni, Nana and Tata at the Ranch in Guam.

Marcial Sablan Elementary School students receive children's books after their Christmas performance

Jacqueline Iris Quitugua reads her story titled, Si-Tata-hu (My Dad), with her grandmother, Jacqueline A. Quitugua.

Cathy and John Payne read their story titled, I Lalai i Bilembaotuyan.

Femelyne Wesolowski reads her book titled, Little Ko'ko'

CL Taitano Elementary School performs during the ILA Community Book Fair

Nadine McDonald reads her story titled, Sundays at Fonte.



Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez (center) donates 20 copies of her book titled, Neni, Nana and Tata at the Ranch in Guam.





The Book Exchange Team with Manda Tenorio, ILA Board Member 

Gerri Eclavea, ILA Board Member, showcases a variety of children's paperback books.

ILA Board Member Annette Leon Guerrero welcomes all to join the Guam ILA



ILA Board Members Annette Leon Guerrero and Vivian Wolff

ILA Board Member Liwanag Dominguez draws the lucky tickets!



ILA President Liwayway Anicas awards the grand prize winners Rose Castro, Martha Sudo, and Annette Leon Guerrero.





ILA Board Members Gerri Eclavea and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera are ready for the ILA Community Book Fair!

2022 Read-A-Thon Committee.  Pictured L-R:  ILA Board Members Annette Leon Guerrero; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera; Martha Sudo, RAT Chair; and Rose Cruz Castro.


UOG Press showcases its latest books.

Debbie Weger is all smiles for Christmas!



Becky Toves shares the joy of Stampin Up!






Martha Sudo, ILA President-Elect/Read-A-Thon Chairperson announces the upcoming RAT Kick-Off


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Saturday, 10 December 2022

December 2022 Guam Council ILA Newsletter

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Wednesday, 7 December 2022

Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Hour - Jan. 7

Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🎉📚🌠 😀



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Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Happy Thanksgiving!

Biba Ha’ånen Mannå’i Grasia!  Have a blessed Thanksgiving celebration with the familia! 🦃 🥮 🥘



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Monday, 14 November 2022

November 2022 Guam Council ILA Newsletter

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Sunday, 13 November 2022

Join us for our D204 Lions Clubs Christmas Saturday Story Hour - Dec. 3

 


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