Redlands Adult Literacy Program
launches its first book club
Do you belong to a book club? Many of us enjoy the
thrill of discussing a great book with fellow readers.
Using funding from generous donors, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program has launched its
first book club tailored to adult learners. The inaugural book is the inspiring
story “Who was Helen Keller?” by Gare Thompson.
Book club members are adult learners who have
chosen to attend the Adult Literacy Summer Program, which had its first meeting
June. The summer program runs through July and invites learners and tutors to
meet weekly at the library so that learners can continue to work on their
reading and writing skills when summer vacations can interrupt weekly tutoring
meetings.
Adult learner Ana Alcantar recommended the book
about Helen Keller, saying, “Helen Keller is a wonderful role model for
everyone, but for adult learners in particular. Because of her determination
and strength of spirit, Helen Keller overcame the obstacles of being both deaf
and blind.
“She learned to read, write and speak. She also
became a successful author. Helen Keller showed how to live a successful life
in spite of her disabilities. Her story is a wonderful example of how all of us
can overcome significant obstacles in life,” Alcantar said.
“Not being able to read or write is a significant
obstacle that we work to overcome in the Redlands Adult Literacy Program,” she
said.
Perhaps you know someone who struggles to improve
his or her reading and writing. Studies show that 20 percent of the U.S. adult
population has difficulties with reading and writing. READ MORE @
