In a year like no other, we came together in endless new ways to change lives with the power of literacy. THANK YOU for your support of The Literacy Project in 2020. Whether you gave your time as a volunteer, your support as a donor or corporate partner or you help on the sidelines of our online campaigns - we persevered and overcame. We hope that your holiday season is filled with joy, togetherness and a few good books!
Read MoreThe Literacy Project of Eagle County is here to embrace, support and scale up initiatives that pursue the improvement of literacy skills for adults, children and youth through technology. Children’s education requires, now more than ever, free access to quality educational resources and technology. In honor of the International Literacy Day, we are calling on our supporters, volunteers, partners sponsors and friends of literacy to ensure children and adults keep learning during and after this global crisis. Give now to give the gift of literacy and technology to students and adult learners in need right here in Eagle County.
Read MoreAs literacy-based organizations The Literacy Project, the Bookworm of Edwards, the Eagle Valley Library District, and the Vail Public Library have teamed up to curate book recommendations for children, teenagers, and adults in response to the Black Lives Matter Movement.
These curated book lists include non-fiction books that cover black history, important black figures, and activism, as well as #ownvoices titles (books written about diverse characters by authors from that same diverse group) that illustrate the black experience.
Read MoreWhen you see your child pick up a book like the ones above, you might roll your eyes, and hope, pray, and bargain that they pick out a “real book” instead. But hold on, reading graphic novels could be more beneficial to your child’s literacy and personal development than you may think. If you don’t have children or they’re too young for graphic novels, you may not be aware of where graphic novels fit in the literary canon.
Read MoreAli Teague, the newest addition to The Literacy Project team, is dedicated to connecting down valley learners with the tools, resources and volunteers they need to help acquire literacy skills that will equip them to live better lives. Ali joined The Literacy Project just a few weeks ago, at the onset of the stay at home orders. Although she hasn’t been able to personally meet many of our learners and volunteers, she has quickly jumped into the role and smoothly transitioned down valley programs to online learning. Below, she shares about her background and vision for her role.
Read MoreInternationally renowned mountaineer Ellen Miller continues to use her unique talents and sense of purpose to give generously to her community. Ellen’s “Climb for Literacy” fundraiser is celebrating its 10th year.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce Mike Johnston will be the featured speaker at the 2017 Annual Luncheon. Mike grew up in Eagle County, where his family owns the Christiana Lodge. Earlier this year, he announced his candidacy for Governor of Colorado.
Read MoreRebekah Zenor is a self-described “jack of all hobbies and master of none.” While the New Hampshire transplant has dedicated her working hours to the Slifer Smith and Frampton real estate team for 9 years, she takes a more extemporaneous approach to her free time.
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