Reading IS Power

Two Nights. One Powerful Cause. Don't Miss It.

The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin is honored to welcome Robert M. Edsel, acclaimed author of The Monuments Men and his newly released book, Remember Us, for two special February events celebrating the power of literacy, history, and storytelling.

On February 11, Laura Bush Ladies for Literacy members are invited to an exclusive book club evening with Edsel. Guests will enjoy an intimate, elegant setting with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live piano music, and a thoughtful discussion of Remember Us, followed by a personal book signing. This event is open to current LBLL members only, with limited seating available. Learn more at this link https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/laura-bush-ladies-for-literacy-an-evening-with-robert-m-edsel

On February 12, Edsel will serve as the keynote speaker for The Power of Literacy Fundraiser, an inspiring evening that brings together community leaders and champions to support literacy across the Permian Basin. Edsel will share insights from Remember Us and reflect on the lasting impact of stories that preserve memory, strengthen communities, and change lives.
Honorary Chair: Katy Morrow

Tables and sponsorship opportunities for The Power of Literacy are now available. Reserve your table today.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-power-of-literacy

Literacy Can Change Everything

The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin exists to increase literacy levels and skills of all people in the Permian Basin improving their quality of life.

As a member-based organization, we work through our community involvement and non-profit partnerships, by offering advocacy, capacity building, and professional development.

When communities come together to impact low literacy, then we all win!

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Adult literacy can change everything from health to income equality, and poverty. Low literacy levels are impacting critical social issues. When individuals learn how to read, write, do basic math, and use computers, they have the power to lift themselves out of poverty, lower health care costs, find and keep sustainable employment, and ultimately change their lives.

About $106 to $238 billion in healthcare costs result from low adult literacy skills.

Health Care Costs

Between 2020 and 2030, about 30% of approximately 98,300 workers will require Level 3 literacy skills.

Economic Impact Assessment

28% of adults in Texas and 29% of adults in New Mexico are ranked low in literacy levels.

Need for workers

Literacy at Work

The fastest-growing occupation in the decades to come that requires Level 3 literacy is truck drivers, followed by managers, software developers, accountants, and auditors. Many of these rapidly growing occupations support the area’s energy sector, the cornerstone of the regional economy. Others are essential to the health and well-being of residents of the area.