Literacy

Locally owned and operated White River Books in Carbondale has books flying off the shelves to support the holiday demand. White River Books owner Izzy Ingram shares what’s popular, and which books make the best last-minute gifts.

The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program's project coordinator, Adele Craft, speaks with guests Suzanne Wheeler and Rosa Vargas of Raising a Reader, as well as local children's book author Lisa Dancinglight and Andrea Suarez, Early Childhood Family Liaison. They discuss the importance of early literacy and bilingual education. You will also hear a special reading of the Spanish translation of Lisa's book, Magic Mountain.

United Way Cares begins its 2021 season with Martha Fredendall and Rachel Baiyo of Literacy Outreach. They talk about the history of the organization, its…

Lucia Ponce Campbell grew amidst the Nicaraguan Revolution and started teaching literacy classes when she was thirteen. Today she teaches young immigrant…

On this month's edition of United Way Cares, host Traci Gurley-Tomashosky talks to Rick Blauvelt, Executive Director of Raising a Reader Aspen to…