My aunt is the leader and founder of the Sunshine Readers organization in Laguna Beach. The Sunshine Readers program provides PJ Storytime – an evening literacy program – for families at five OC Public Libraries branches. We dress in our pajamas and bring storybooks to life for young children addressing two vital community needs – early childhood literacy and youth development. During PJ Storytimes, children in the audience are completely captivated as we "perform" stories rather than just read them. As the Sunshine Readers bring characters to life, the audience is transported to an enchanted land or taken on an amazing adventure while interacting with the readers/performers. From volunteering here with my aunt from a young age I have developed
