The panel of 13- to 18-year-old volunteers will take the lead on generating ideas, implementing programs, and promoting youth library services. Meetings will begin in September.
Many of the scholars remarked how the Ghana trip provided them with new experiences and has inspired them to learn about different cultures beyond America.
Her work led to the founding of Rites of Passage and Empowerment, which recently earned its 501(c)3 status further legitimizing its efforts. It is also the recipient of $550,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds through the city of Pittsfield.