READING, PA — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) is organizing a Childhood Literacy Resource Fair and Town Hall, along with community-based organizations and educational leaders, to provide resources for Pennsylvania families and address questions on improving childhood literacy. Houlahan believes in the power of education as an equalizer and emphasizes the importance of quality education, particularly for young learners. She highlights childhood literacy as a force multiplier, directly linked to positive lifelong outcomes. Houlahan is encouraging educators, parents, students, and community members to participate in this initiative to support children’s curiosity and love for reading.
“My father came to this country with his young mother as refugees. They had nothing. He and my mother instilled in me the belief that education is one of the greatest equalizers in our country and world – the one thing that no one can take away from you.” said Houlahan.
“When I became an educator later in life, the importance of a quality education was even further reinforced – especially for our youngest learners. Childhood literacy is a force multiplier for the individual and for our whole society. Literacy is directly connected to positive lifelong outcomes. Particularly over the summer months when school is not in session, we must work together to ensure all families have the resources to support their children to foster curiosity and love of reading! I encourage all educators, parents, students, and community members to join us,” Houlahan added.
This will be Houlahan’s first Literacy Resource Fair and 76th town hall since serving as the representative for Pennsylvania’s Sixth Congressional District. The event will feature the following organizations:
- Sesame Workshop
- Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU)
- Opportunity House
- Yocum Institute
- Literacy Council of Reading
- Centro Hispano
- Reading Public Library
- Olivet Boys and Girls Club
Join Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan at the Childhood Literacy Resource Fair and Town Hall on July 31 at RACC’s Miller Center of the Arts in Reading, PA. The event features panelists Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Shante’ Brown, and Dr. Michelle Reichard-Huff discussing childhood literacy and early learning initiatives. Dr. Susan Looney, President of RACC, will moderate the discussion. Connect with local resources at the fair from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and then attend the Town Hall from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn more about the critical issue of childhood literacy.
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