We Read Wednesdays with Empowering Readers OC

Intergenerational reading program pairing children (grades 1–5) with older adult mentors. 11am–12pm Wednesdays.

Pretend City Children’s Museum and Parentis Foundation are partnering for something truly magical at We Read Wednesday, where Littles and Grans read together! Our wonderful Empowering Readers OC reading mentors are bringing the joy to storytelling into the playful world of Pretend City where imagination comes alive and every corner invite discovery. This partnership is so important because it introduces children to the love of books in a way that feels fun, welcoming, and shared. When young learners and older adult mentors gather in a place built for wonder, stories become more than words on a page. They become moments of connection, confidence, and inspiration across generations. Together, Pretend City and Empowering Readers OC are creating a community where reading is joyful, and every story sparks a love of reading. Time: 11am-12pm About the Play Partner: Empowering Readers OC, a program of Parentis Foundation, provides evidence-based literacy intervention and intergenerational mentoring to students in grades 1-5whoa re reading below grade level. By pairing trained older adult volunteers with students, the program builds strong reading skills, confidence, and a foundation for lifelong learning.