Here at Words Alive, we strive to foster a community of readers who welcome stories of diversity, nontraditional life experiences, and the power it takes to overcome these battles. These stories introduce the power of resilience, courage, and compassion for others and their struggles. There are so many under-appreciated books with this message, and we wouldn’t be able to read and review all these amazing books by ourselves. This is why our volunteers are a crucial part of our program, and why we appreciate everyone who takes the time to read with us.
This month we are happy to showcase another one of our amazing volunteers. A big thank you to Alan Parks, our Page Turner of the Month! Alan, you are awesome! We appreciate all the time you’ve dedicated to reading these past couple months, and hope you continue reading with us in the future. All the way from Yuba, California, here’s some fun facts about Alan:
1) How did you get started with Words Alive?
I was looking for a virtual opportunity to volunteer for community service because there aren’t many options in my community. Then I found Words Alive on volunteermatch.org.
2) What has been the best book you've read with Page Turners?
The best book I’ve read is Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Hurricane Katrina happened just as I was born and this gave me an idea of what it was like, in a fictional sense.
3) How has being a Page Turner changed the way you read or think about reading?
Being a Page Turner led me to immerse myself into more book diversity. There are many available genres and several types of authors. The books cover different ethnicities, genders, and orientations.
Thank you again to Alan and all of our volunteers! Happy reading!
Julie Chen (she/her) | Page Turners Intern