Defeating the Literacy Culture Beast: The Book Lady's Mission Unveiled
Every once in a while an unexpected opportunity of a lifetime comes along that is hard to resist. That’s what happened when Notable Human Films approached the Metro East Literacy Project (MELP) about making a short documentary film. All kinds of questions swirled in my head. How did they find MELP? Why did they pick MELP? Was I ready for the scrutiny… for the curtain to be pulled back on the work and my personal life? I wrestled with whether MELP was worthy enough to be on such a public stage. And most important, is this legit?
All these questions were answered. And, yes, Notable Human Films is legit. The MELP board of directors vetted and voted, and we decided to proceed with the documentary.
I was so nervous, until I met the directors, Nathan and Lexy Knox. This young couple is amazing. They are living their dream of traveling around the country doing documentary films that highlight the humanitarian work of nonprofit organizations.
You can watch the documentary by clicking the image or the link below. Feel free to share the video link with others. And please leave a comment. Thank you.
"The Book Lady"
https://youtu.be/gPNsIArNyQI
The release of this film in September coincides nicely with National Literacy Month and National Library Card Sign-up Month. What a cool serendipity!
All these questions were answered. And, yes, Notable Human Films is legit. The MELP board of directors vetted and voted, and we decided to proceed with the documentary.
I was so nervous, until I met the directors, Nathan and Lexy Knox. This young couple is amazing. They are living their dream of traveling around the country doing documentary films that highlight the humanitarian work of nonprofit organizations.
You can watch the documentary by clicking the image or the link below. Feel free to share the video link with others. And please leave a comment. Thank you.
"The Book Lady"
https://youtu.be/gPNsIArNyQI
The release of this film in September coincides nicely with National Literacy Month and National Library Card Sign-up Month. What a cool serendipity!
A Look Back at MELP in 2023
I have a gift for you.
GRATITUDE.
Everything that happened through the Metro East Literacy Project (MELP) in 2023 was because of your support, encouragement, and generosity.
THANK YOU!
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It’s been a great year thanks to the support of a solid advisory board and champions of literacy like you.
We will do more in 2024!
Advisory Board members:
Dr. Wanda LeFlore, President
Ryan Johnson, Treasurer
Aviva Jaye Mitchell, Secretary
Linda M. Mitchell, Executive Director
Libby Levin
Karen Parker Davis
Norma McCandless
Conswala Jones
Dr. Norman Robinson
Odell Mitchell III, Esq.
And thanks to my husband for helping me carry out this mission: Odell Mitchell Jr.
We will do more in 2024!
Advisory Board members:
Dr. Wanda LeFlore, President
Ryan Johnson, Treasurer
Aviva Jaye Mitchell, Secretary
Linda M. Mitchell, Executive Director
Libby Levin
Karen Parker Davis
Norma McCandless
Conswala Jones
Dr. Norman Robinson
Odell Mitchell III, Esq.
And thanks to my husband for helping me carry out this mission: Odell Mitchell Jr.
Rest in Peace, First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Click here to learn more.
ERUDITE NATION
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It’s more than a t-shirt slogan. It’s an identity, a declaration, and a change in the narrative of our communities. It’s your family’s pledge to have 100 books in your home by 2025. It’s a mindset that understands that Literacy is Liberation! It Takes You Higher. Click here to join.
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