Turning the Page on Illiteracy: Getting Books to Al

A staggering 54% of adults in the U.S. read below a sixth-grade level. In Colorado, 59% of children don’t read proficiently. What cost does this have—quantitatively and qualitatively—for those not reading well? How does illiteracy affect communities and society? What, if any, solutions exist? If you’ve ever been moved by a book you read, attend this interactive conversation with literacy advocate Melissa Monforti, who explores community efforts to get quality books into the hands—and hearts—of Coloradans.

One Zoom session
Tue., Apr. 11, 2023, 7-9 pm MT