• Many adult nonreaders are afraid to come forward.

  • They are often ashamed.

  • They often avoid situations requiring them to read.

If you know someone who needs help with reading, writing or spelling, first speak with them (see suggestions below) and then call (or text) the Brazos Valley Literacy Coalition at (979) 777-8698.

Brazos Valley Literacy Coalition will provide an informal reading assessment.  Then the student will be paired with a trained volunteer tutor. They will meet in a public location (such as a study room in a public library). We generally use the Wilson Reading System. The student must be at least 18 years old and should have access to transportation – private or public. Our services are always free thanks to community support!

You can also email Bobbee Pennington at:  bobbeepennington@brazosliteracycoalition.org

HERE ARE SUGGESTIONS FOR APPROACHING AN ADULT WHO NEEDS HELP:

  1. Speak to that person in private.
  2. Speak in a gentle manner and tell the person that you have noticed that they might like help in reading.
  3. Ask the student if you are correct in your assumption.
  4. Let that person know that you care about them and want to help them.
  5. Tell the person about the Brazos Valley Literacy Coalition.