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The logo for the Sonoma County Literacy Promise
The image features a colorful logo with a stylized illustration of a book and key and the text %22The Great Literacy Adventure%22 against a vibrant background.

The Great Literacy Adventure

Sponsored by the Sonoma County Office of Education in partnership with Northern California Public Media

On April 11, 2026, the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) and Northern California Public Media teamed up to host The Great Literacy Adventure, a free, countywide celebration of reading and learning rooted in the Sonoma County Literacy Promise. 

This joyous, daylong event at NorCal Public Media brought together more than 300 children and family members with community partners and dynamic literacy advocates. Children interacted with beloved PBS characters, nationally recognized authors, and representatives from local organizations engaged deeply in promoting literacy.

A Recap of the Great Literacy Adventure

Event Highlights

Some of the highlights included:

  • Buddy the Dinosaur and Carl the Collector from PBS Kids
  • Literacy Quest for the Great Scholastic Book treasure chest (free books while supplies last)
  • Live storytimes with special guest readers
  • Book signings by authors including Matthew Gollub and Marissa McGee
  • “On air” and “green screen” experiences in the KRCB studios made children the stars of radio- and video-style segments
  • A firetruck and crew from Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety Fire
  • Food from local food trucks Sol Azteca, World Famous Corndogs, and Kona Ice
  • Engaging literacy experiences hosted by the Sonoma County Literacy Promise partners

Great Literacy Adventure 2026

A family, including two adults and two children, is posing with a large, orange, cartoon-like character in what appears to be a hallway or entryway of a home, with various decorations and furnishings visible in the background.
A man in a hat and colorful clothing is seated on a red chair, surrounded by various props and a vibrant, abstract background.
A woman in a black outfit stands in front of a colorful backdrop featuring illustrations of people and text.
A young girl with dark hair is intently focused on a craft activity, surrounded by various art supplies and displays in what appears to be an educational or creative setting.
The image shows a cluttered room with various items scattered on the floor, including papers, books, and other miscellaneous objects. A person's back is visible, suggesting they are engaged in some activity within the room.
A group of people, including adults and children, are gathered in what appears to be a classroom or community space, with various decorations and supplies visible in the background.
A young woman with tattoos and colorful glasses is holding up a children's book titled %22Otto%22 in front of a plain background.
The image shows a group of young children sitting on colorful mats in what appears to be a classroom or activity space, with an adult figure interacting with them.
The image shows two young children, a boy and a girl, engaged in an art activity on an orange table, surrounded by various art supplies and materials.
A young child in a blue jacket is sitting in the driver's seat of a large vehicle, surrounded by various equipment and controls.
The image shows a woman in a floral-patterned shirt holding a microphone and standing in what appears to be an indoor setting with other people visible in the background.
The image shows a woman assisting two young children, who appear to be examining or interacting with some scientific equipment or instruments in what seems to be a laboratory or educational setting.
A person in casual clothing sits on a red chair in front of a colorful, abstract background with various shapes and patterns.
A young girl in a white outfit sits surrounded by various props and decorations, including a painted mural depicting a coastal scene in the background.
The image shows a group of people, likely library staff or volunteers, interacting with a young child at a table with Sonoma County Library branding. The background includes a sign for %22Universal Prekindergarten%22 and other library-related materials.
The image shows two people, one older and one younger, working together at a table filled with various art supplies and materials.
A large red fire truck is parked in the background, with a costumed character resembling a cartoon character standing in the foreground, interacting with a young child.

Sonoma County Literacy Partners

SCOE and NorCal Public Media would like to thank Sonoma County Literacy Promise partners Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Early Learning Institute, First 5 Sonoma County, 4 Cs Sonoma County, Kid Scoop News, K3I, Made in Santa Rosa Education Foundation, Petaluma Blacks for Community Development, Read On, Sonoma!, Sonoma CAN, the Child Parenting Institute, the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County, 4Cs Sonoma County, and Sonoma County Libraries, California Poets in the Schools

Questions

If you have questions about the Great Literacy Adventure or are interested in getting involved with future events, please contact SCOE Project Coordinator Jenn Del Rosario at jdelrosario@scoe.org or 707-524-2627.