by Julie Slack | Aug 6, 2024 | First Literacy Scholars 2024-2025
Kamrunnaher grew up in a small village in Bangladesh called Lakshmipur. The oldest of five children, she was always focused on being a great role model for her siblings. Very diligent in school, she was one of only five women in her village to be accepted into the...
by Julie Slack | Aug 10, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
From humble beginnings in Bangladesh, Shermin nurtured her love for art and learning amidst challenges. Marriage and motherhood brought many struggles, but her determination remained unshaken. Her studies were put on hold when her daughter was born, and distance...
by Julie Slack | Aug 8, 2023 | First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
Joshalyn’s life is a testament to strength and determination. Despite a challenging upbringing and adversity at every turn, she refused to become a statistic. From a young age, she faced difficulties, but she never lost sight of her goals. Leaving home at twelve...
by Julie Slack | Aug 11, 2022 | First Literacy Scholars 2022-2023, First Literacy Scholars 2023-2024
Kevin grew up in the Dominican Republic with his mom and siblings while his father worked in the U.S. As a child, he suffered from asthma and spent a lot of time in the hospital. Despite his physical challenges, he excelled in school and taught himself how to draw and...
by Julie Slack | Nov 8, 2021 | First Literacy Scholars 2020-2021
Julio faced serious challenges in high school including the loss of his grandmother, forcing him to live alone. Julio needed to work full time in high school to support himself and had to give up on his goal of graduation. Now Julio is motivated by his own children’s...
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