Ali Astin
ADVOCATE FOR FAMILY LITERACY
Ali has been an advocate for Family Literacy since she stood alongside her parents at age 8 in 2004 as they presented the Sean and Christine Astin Family Literacy Success Awardat the 13th Annual National Conference on Family Literacy.
Since then, she has worked with the Girl Scouts of America, The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Las Virgenes Unified School District, Los Angeles Unified School District, and members of her community to promote Child Literacy and Families Reading Together
Following in her family's footsteps
Sean Astin, Ali's Father,
National Center for Family Literacy's
Verizon Literacy Champion
Christine and Sean Astin, Ali's Parents, Speaking with CalWORKs' Ellie Rabani (left) and Los Angeles Valley College President Tyree Wieder
“I play many roles - parent, actor, advocate for literacy – but my most important role is reading to my child," reports Sean. "This is why I am the National Center for Family Literacy’s Verizon Literacy Champion. My role is to encourage parents to create good reading habits in their home - model how to enjoy good books, read with their children and make reading a fun activity."
-Sean Astin (Ali's Father)
The National Center for Family Literacy is honored to have the commitment of Sean and Christine Astin as Verizon Literacy Champions. They are assisting NCFL in advocating for family literacy issues across the country.
Sean Astin, Ali's Father,
Acclaimed Author and Advocate for Family Literacy
The Verizon Foundation has commited a $30,000 grant to establish the Sean and Christine Astin Literacy Champion Scholarships, which will go to adult learners to attend Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC). Sean and Christine’s roles as NCFL’s Literacy Champion is to help promote the importance of family literacy services for families in need, as well as encourage businesses and the public to support NCFL through volunteerism and/or donations.
