Overview
- Sharp Literacy held its 25th annual 'A Novel Event' at American Family Field with Jacob Misiorowski speaking and meeting attendees to raise money for Milwaukee students.
- Misiorowski used his platform to describe growing up dyslexic and to encourage kids and families to seek help for learning challenges.
- Sharp Literacy President and CEO Lynda Welsh said Misiorowski’s personal story was motivating and aligned with the nonprofit’s goal of helping students build reading skills.
- Attendees described the meet-and-greet as meaningful, with students saying meeting the Brewers pitcher felt like a dream come true and reinforced their connection to reading programs.
- The fundraiser combined awareness and donations for hands-on literacy programs, an outcome that could increase referrals for tutoring and more resources for students with learning differences.