Our hard working Page Turner volunteers help us build our impact towards diversifying the books found in today’s curriculum. These books focus on powerful themes other books may steer away from, such as featuring characters of color and different sexualities. We strive to create an environment of inclusion for all by bringing these stories into classrooms. Help us continue our mission by signing up for a book here!

Every month Words Alive loves to shine a light on one of our volunteers who help us work towards our goal. This month we would like to give a round of applause to our Page Turner of the Month: Rein Peng! Thank you Rein for all the work you put towards our cause. Without dedicated volunteers like you we wouldn’t be where we are today. Here’s a little about Rein and their story:

Q: How did you hear about Words Alive?

1) I started with Words Alive by looking at volunteer organizations at #CaliforniansForAll. I saw the description for volunteering at this program and got interested in the aspect of reading and reviewing books.

Q: Which book was your favorite?

2) The best book I have read with Page Turners is the novel, "Full Disclosure".

Q: What made you start and continue reading with Words Alive?

3) I started reading books for Page Turners simply because I love to read but could not find a good way to incorporate reading into my busy schedule. By volunteering as a Page Turner, I have found ways to read regularly.

A major thank you to all of our volunteers for helping us continue our mission! Happy Reading!