READING IS POWER...

…and loving grownups like you have the power to make sure all our children can exercise their right to read.

Most children in Philly struggle with reading and it’s not their fault. But we can change that.

Join other families to promote fun, free and easy proven ways to help grow strong readers.

PHILLY FAMILIES, HELP US MAKE EDUCATIONAL ADS

Philly families with children 9 months to two years old, help us make educational ads for all families on SIMPLE SIGNS to spark early language, reading skills and playful learning. 

WHEN 

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024

1 PM - 2:30 PM (English/Spanish)

WHERE 

EARLY STAGES LEARNING CENTER 

5863 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Come early to join us for a noon lunch. Snacks and drinks will also be provided. All families will receive a $50 Target gift card and a children’s book.

This workshop is designed for families (one adult and one child) without prior ASL knowledge or training. 

If interested, please get in touch with Roman@themightyengine.com at 609-947-7228. Spots are limited, so reach out soon.  

MEET OUR ADVISORS

Project Storyboard advisors and other loving grownups working with us believe a family’s love is the most powerful force for social change, racial justice and educational equity.

  • ALEXIS PAPPAS

    Wilson Reading System Tutor, Reading Allowed

  • BARBARA WASIK, Ph.D.

    PNC Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education & Educational Psychology, Temple University

  • BRYAN SATALINO

    Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University

  • CAROL WONG

    Executive Director, Chinatown Learning Center

  • CAROLOTTA STAFFORD

    Strengthening Families Coordinator, Bethanna CUA 8

  • DIANE MILLS

    Regional Co-Facilitator, Philadelphia Reading Captains

  • DOMINIC MORET

    Community Engagement Manager, Taller Puertorriqueño

  • DORIAN HARRIS

    Family Engagement Liaison, School District of Philadelphia

  • EDEN GALAN

    Supervisor, Achieve Now

  • ELAINE WELLS

    Early Literacy Advocate and Reading Captain

  • ERIKA BONNEVIE

    Research Director, Public Good Projects

  • FATIMA EL-MEKKI

    Children’s Book Author, Co-Founder, Fondation Oun Fatima

  • HESEUNG SONG, Ed.D.

    President/CEO, Mighty Engine

  • JENNY BOGONI

    Executive Director, Read by 4th Campaign
    Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

  • JESSICA MOYER, Ph.D.

    Senior Principal Strategist, FrameWorks Institute

  • JULIA MILLER

    Program Manager, Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network

  • KATE SUKHOVA

    Assistant Director, Ann Kids Child Daycare Center

  • LYNNE TAYLOR, Ph.D.

    Statistician, University of Pennsylvania

  • MIQUON BRINKLEY

    Owner/Curator, Thinker Makers Society

  • QUADRESE' GLASS

    Life Sciences and Social Studies Teacher, Universal Institute Charter School

  • RACHAEL TODARO

    Playful Learning Fellow
    Office of Children and Families
    City of Philadelphia

  • SARA NOVIC

    Author, Instructor of Deaf Studies and Creative Writing

  • SIMONE PARTRIDGE

    Director of Communications, Read by 4th

  • THEMBI PALMER

    Children's Book Author, Storyteller and Early Literacy Advocate

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