Washington Magazine | Words Alive
More than 30 years ago, Leslye Lyons, AB ’79, sat down with a book club for the first time. As a new mom stepping aside from a career in social work, Lyons craved social connection. She didn’t expect to discover a passion that would lead to the birth of a literacy organization serving thousands of children and families. Above: Elementary school students proudly display their new books from Words Alive.