I'm fundraising for Page Ahead's A Taste for Reading benefit luncheon to help build home libraries for Washington kids who really need them. The pandemic has made it even harder for kids in communities of concentrated low income to access books and keep their reading skills up—but giving kids their own books at home, that they can read at any time, will make a difference!

I am consistently so amazed and inspired by the wonderful work the organization does to demonstrably improve the lives of thousands of children throughout Washington. Study after study has proven the value of the early education intervention programs that Page Ahead champions — from improved standardized test scores during school to long-term returns to society far exceeding initial investments. Having access to books as a child is also the foremost predictor of future academic advancement. I was fortunate to grow up in a house filled with books and am truly honored to play a tiny role in helping to make that a reality for children who are not as privileged.

Please join me at the luncheon on May 2 (either in person at the Four Seasons Seattle or by watching online), or consider making a gift now. Together, we can give EVERY kid the chance to read!