[NFBSF] Fwd: NBP News: A Million Laughs For Literacy Goes Virtual!

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> From: Brian Mac Donald <noreply at nbp.org>
> Date: August 5, 2020 at 06:05:57 PDT
> To: lisamaria0217 at gmail.com
> Subject: NBP News: A Million Laughs For Literacy Goes Virtual!
> Reply-To: noreply at nbp.org
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> A Million Laughs for Literacy 2020
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> For more than 15 years, the A Million Laughs for Literacy Gala has raised millions to support NBP's Braille Literacy Programs which exist to ensure blind and visually impaired children are given an equal chance to read. We're so excited to continue A Million Laughs virtually in 2020 and YOU are invited!
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> Join us on October 15, 2020 from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy performances from braille-reading musicians and laughs provided by actor & comedian Jim Gaffigan as we work together to defend everyone's Right to Read!
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> Get Your Tickets Here:
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> https://www.classy.org/event/a-million-laughs-for-literacy-2020-virtual-gala/e294417
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> Navigating COVID-19
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> It is hard to believe that 135 days have passed since NBP began navigating the unknown waters of COVID-19. Initially there was little known about this Novel Coronavirus, and the uncertainty resulted in fear and anxiety for many people. Staff at NBP were no exception, with concerns about safety, their family members, and the work environment.
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> Over the past couple of months we have carefully integrated more staff into our building, not just in offices but the production area, where the first day back to work included a review of our “new” protocols for masks, distancing and cleaning procedures for work stations and public areas.
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> In spite of the complexity and multiple stages that are required to produce braille materials, we have adapted exceeding well with every facet of our work including our own publications, educational tests, textbooks and the business market. NBP still has a handful of people that our working remotely for various reasons, but over 95% of our staff are coming in to our workplace every week. More importantly, our staff feel that NBP is a pretty safe environment, because every employee has actively participated in following the procedures to keep our building safe. I’m very proud of everyone for assisting in this effort.
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> There is no doubt that the first couple of weeks were like navigating class IV whitewater rapids, where you come out of it fatigued, tense and mentally tired. Now we are moving comfortably downstream, but still aware that anything can happen in the weeks ahead. Let’s hope that fair winds and following seas are the result.
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> Brian Mac Donald
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> President
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> Book of the Month: SUN! One in a Billion
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> Meet Sun: He's a star! And not just any star — he's one in a billion. He lights up our solar system and makes life possible. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Sun in this next celestial "autobiography." Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully illustrated, SUN! One in a Billion is the August selection for the Children's Braille Book Club.
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> Click here to sign up for our Children's Braille Book Club and receive books such as SUN! and Frog & Toad All Year
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> As the first volunteer group since the beginning of the pandemic, People Making a Difference spent an evening putting together copies of SUN! One in a Billion. We love having volunteers back at the press!
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> National Braille Press, 88 Saint Stephen St., Boston, MA 02115, 617-425-2439
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