The "Right To Read" Scholarship Fundraiser

On the evening of May 23rd, 2016, I attended and spoke at The International Dyslexia Association's Long Island Branch "Right To Read" Scholarship Fundraiser in Huntington, New York.

It was a great evening, filled with awesome people, great kids, and lots of fun raffle prizes. I ended up winning "The Giving Tree" that was ladened with lotto tickets.

Many of the children that attended were dyslexic. For them, receiving a first edition, signed autographed copy of Stoked - 1969, my second  young adult novel about a fourteen-year-old boy with dyslexia, was a big deal. One of the boys expressed to me how excited he was that he had finally learned to read and that he was going to read my book all by himself. For anyone who has experienced the struggles of learning how to read, or living with someone who struggles with language, this was a heartfelt, moving moment because for many of us, learning how to read changes our lives forever. It's not about talent, but rather hard work and perseverance.

Everyone who gathered at the event did so to help raise money for dyslexic children whose families don't have the financial resources to provide the individualized instruction necessary for their child to learn how to read.

All contributions were and are tax deductible! So if you'd like to give a gift for this important scholarship you can contact Dr. Connie Russo at: http://www.lidyslexia.org or send checks made out to IDALIB and mail to:  IDALIB - 1488 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703

The International Dyslexia Association "provides a brighter future for a child with dyslexia one reading lesson at a time."

Remember - It's never to late to learn how to read!!!!!!