Disclaimer: We are promoting this event on behalf of a local chamber member. This event is not managed or sponsored by the Destin Chamber.
Please join us for our statewide virtual conference and celebration as we conclude our 12th year of ReadingPals! We’ll celebrate the successes of our statewide early literacy initiative, including special recognition of our top-performing programs.
You won't want to miss our keynote address from nationally renowned journalist and producer, Emily Hanford, whose hit podcast Sold a Story was one of the most-shared shows on Apple Podcasts in 2023. Emily’s work has already helped change practice and policy on literacy across the country. She will share stories and insights to shift our perspective on how children are being taught to read in the U.S., and what volunteers, parents/caregivers, teachers, and community partners need to know to make the greatest impact.
ReadingPals provides volunteer mentors for students from pre-K to 3rd grade who may need extra help—operating across 15 Florida regions. Over the last 12 years, nearly 30,000 students have received a ReadingPals mentor and a share of 530,000 donated books.
