To schedule an event or presentation, please contact us at (407) 836-2070.
At that time, we can discuss with you any needs for the event such as how to follow social distancing, or virtual options.
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Upcoming Events
| Event | Date(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Voter Registration Tapas + Talk Event Social happy hour for entrepreneurs & small business owners. |
Friday, May 7, 7 p.m. | 11602 Lake Underhill Road Lot 106 Orlando, FL 32825 |
| The 23rd Annual Family Cafe | Friday, June 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Hyatt Regency Orlando 9801 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 |
SSYRAP and FTR Results
Congratulations to all Orange County schools* that participated in the 2020 - 2021 Sunshine State Young Readers Awards! 62 schools participated, and cast 2,785 votes.
Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program (SSYRAP) and Florida Teens Read (FTR) elections were held between March 8th and April 16th, 2021.
Below are the winning books for Orange County. For statewide winners, visit the Florida Association for Media in Education website. Statewide results will be posted on April 23rd, 2021.
SSYRA Jr. Winner
Can I Be Your Dog?
Written and illustrated by Troy Cummings
SSYRA 3 - 5 Winner
Olga and the Smelly Thing From Nowhere, by Elise Gravel
SSYRA 6 - 8 Winner
City Spies, by James Ponti
FTR Winner
Heroine, by Mindy McGinnis
| Grade Levels | Total Turnout |
|---|---|
| K - 2 | 2,055 |
| 3 - 5 | 689 |
| 6 - 8 | 38 |
*This year, participating schools partnered with our office to use our online ballot system, to give students doing remote or hybrid learning the opportunity to vote for their favorite book. For more information about the online ballot system used for this year's awards, please contact us.