Women Inspired! | Weekly Interviews With Some Of The World's Most Inspiring Women!

When you see an injustice, someone in need of help, or a gap you could fill, how do you respond? This week, you'll meet a woman who learned about the massive literacy problem in her state, and she has devoted her career to closing that gap. Deb Mallin is the founder of Literacy Matters, a non-profit organization that aims to help children read proficiently by Grade 3. In her words, as kids transition from Grade 3 to Grade 4, they stop "learning to read" and begin "reading to learn." Kids who can't read at their grade level are likely to be at a disadvantage for their entire lives.  I am so thrilled to share this interview with Deb because her organization was just selected to receive a 2:1 donation match from the Bazinet Charitable Foundation in Minneapolis. Through October 31, all donations will be matched 2:1 up to $150,000!!  If you are at all moved by Deb's passion and this important cause, I encourage you to use the button on the right to donate.  Donations will be used to get