BookPALS Inspire

Beverly van Joolen, New England literacy program manager, staffs a BookPALS information table.

Discover the power of one. Share just one hour, one day a week in a Title 1 school near you and inspire a child to read, to use their imagination and to love words as much as you do. BookPALS is a unique literacy program sponsored by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation that brings in artists and broadcasters to read to children. Not only does the program promote literacy and expose children to wonderful literature told by gifted storytellers, but BookPALS allows performers and broadcasters to be part of something big and bright in their own communities. Being a reader gives as much to the artist as it brings to the children. Elementary schools up and down New England have placement opportunities for BookPALS volunteer classroom readers. 

Register now for fall. No experience in the classroom is necessary. BookPALS will train you, place you and support you all the way. To apply or for more information, follow the Literacy link to BookPALS at sagaftra.foundation or contact Beverly van Joolen, New England literacy program manager at bhvjoolen@sagaftra.foundation. 

This item was originally featured in the May 2017 local newsletter.