Tips for Teaching Someone to Read
First Steps Here are the essential skills for a reader to know first. Know the Alphabet Learn Phonics Memorize Sight Words Sight words are words… Read More »Tips for Teaching Someone to Read
Press
Ozarks Literacy Council Announces New Executive Director, Lori Beeson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, MO — The Ozarks Literacy Council (OLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Beeson as its new Executive Director,… Read More »Ozarks Literacy Council Announces New Executive Director, Lori Beeson
Ozarks Literacy Council Announces 2025–2026 Board of Directors Officers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, MO — Ozarks Literacy Council (OLC) is proud to introduce the officers of its Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 term.… Read More »Ozarks Literacy Council Announces 2025–2026 Board of Directors Officers
Volunteer Spotlight
David Hersey I have been a volunteer tutor for the Ozark Literacy Council since July of 2016. During this time, I have had the opportunity… Read More »Volunteer Spotlight
A Book Reading Sonnet
Continuing the adventure, lost in the crisp flip my imagination savors, elates in this new world. Each turn of phrase — each syllable! — tightens… Read More »A Book Reading Sonnet
Dana’s Story
The volunteer tutors of OLC are the heartbeat of our mission, doing the incredible work week in and week out of opening the world of words to low-literate friends. In 2016, OLC volunteers contributed almost 5,000 hours of service to the community.
Christmas in May
Christmas is an idyllic season, set apart by an increased generosity of spirit and selflessness.
(Please, kindly, for the remainder of this post, ignore the greed and selfishness displayed in what has become the most consumeristic of seasons. Less Scrooge. More George Bailey and St. Nick.)
Reading Changes Lives
Last year, I had the incredible pleasure of working with two phenomenally-talented illustrators as they took my words and brought them to life (Travis Hanson; Wilson Tharp).
Give Ozarks Day
The outlook is quite brilliant for the fateful ninth this May
where all the dreamers and doers are coming out to play.
The Community Foundation, with the help of BKD,
have challenged all the non-profits, “Raise money creatively! Read More »Give Ozarks Day