About

Hello, my name is Raquel Butler. I am a sophomore at Palisades Charter High School and a Senior-ranked Girl Scout. My favorite things to do include reading, spending time with friends & family, watching films, and participating in my school’s theater program.Last Summer, I was introduced to a few elementary school students who faced reading challenges. This experience influenced me to start my program, Turning Pages. Turning Pages supports young readers by partnering them with high school mentors for one-on-one virtual reading sessions. Our mission is to foster a love of reading and bridge the achievement gap by focusing on building vocabulary and comprehension skills.We are not only here to help children grow but also to give them a safe space to learn and make mistakes. I hope that the kids in our program will gain more confidence in not only their literacy abilities but also in their general lives.

How to

If you would like to start a Turning Pages Chapter in your school, follow the steps outlined in the link below.

Thank you