Mission
The Lawyers for Literacy Committee of the PBCBA is dedicated to promoting literacy and a love of reading in our Palm Beach County communities.
For more information, contact the current chair or email pbclawyersforliteracy@gmail.com.
Chair(s):
- Brad Avakian | Brad@avakian.law
- Jessica Latour | Jessica@romanolawgroup.com
Committees are a great way to get involved with your local bar association, network with your colleagues and become a leader in your legal community.
Monday, November 18th, 2024
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Live via Zoom
FREE to PBCBA Members
The Lawyers for Literacy Book Club is back with another exciting read! We select a thought-provoking book each quarter, followed by an engaging discussion.
Our next book is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, a heartwarming and unforgettable novel that has captured readers’ attention everywhere. This New York Times bestseller tells the poignant story of Tova Sullivan, a widow who takes up a job as a night cleaner at the local aquarium. There, she forms an unlikely friendship with Marcellus, a curmudgeonly octopus with a keen intellect and a knack for solving mysteries. Together, they embark on a journey of healing, uncovering long-buried secrets, and learning what it truly means to connect.
Join us for a lively discussion on Monday, November 18th, 2024, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M., live via Zoom. This event is FREE for all PBCBA members.
On May 12th, the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Lawyers for Literacy Committee was honored with the Outstanding Community Partner Award at the 2023 Florida Literacy Awards Luncheon for their commitment and dedication to promoting literacy in the community. The Lawyers for Literacy Committee has been instrumental in supporting literacy programs for children in low-income areas and providing resources and training for teachers and parents. This award is a well-deserved recognition of their invaluable contribution to the community. [Photo: Jessica Latour]
On July 10, 2023, the Lawyers for Literacy committee hosted a book club meeting to discuss Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones. Although it was a small group, the discussion was full of powerful insight, inspirational stories, and friendship.
On October 26, 2023, the Lawyers for Literacy Committee participated in Read for the Record which is coordinated by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Participants read to elementary school students throughout Palm Beach County Schools. This year’s book selection was With Lots of Love by Jenny Torres Sanchez, illustrated by Andre Ceolin. It is a story about a girl who has moved to the United States from her home in Central America, away from everything she leaves behind and longs for – especially her Abuela. [Photo: Kalinthia Dillard]