July 13: How Does Literacy Affect Southern Arizona?

Sharon O’Brien, Executive Director, Literacy Connects; Julie Wolfe Beadle, Chief Development Officer, Literacy Connects

Monday, July 13, 2026, 3:00-4:00 pm, Koffler Great Room at ASA and on Zoom

Join nonprofit leaders from Literacy Connects for an engaging discussion exploring the latest research on literacy trends at the local, statewide, and national levels. Sharon O’Brien and Julie Wolfe Beadle will lead a discussion on what current trends mean for children, families, and the future of our community. This includes literacy as a foundation for opportunity, civic engagement, and economic mobility. Bring your curiosity, experience, and perspective to add to this discussion about the role each of us can play in helping the next generation flourish.