The Literacy Center of West Michigan will host our signature Spellebration event celebrating our 40th anniversary on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Amway Grand Plaza Ambassador Ballroom (187 Monroe Ave NW) in Grand Rapids from 5:30-9:00pm. Please consider joining us for a lively, mission-forward event with our featured learners, literacy coaches, and honorees.  

This year, we’re proud to honor three individuals whose leadership has shaped our history and who continue to build a future where literacy is a foundation for equity in our community: 

   - Bill and Cecile Fehsenfeld, owners of the independent Schuler Books and long supporters of the Literacy Center of West Michigan, with the Champion of Literacy Award

   - Attah Obande, Chief Operating Officer at Elizabeth Rosario Law, PLC, and advocate for immigrants and newcomers, with the Ledy Award for Community Engagement

   - Carolina C’Nol, former learner, volunteer literacy coach, and board member, with the Volunteer of the Year Award

Thank you to our sponsors:

Champion of Literacy Sponsors

Bill and Wanda Guest
Win and Kyle Irwin Fund

Award Sponsors
Jim and Nancy Ayres

Speller's Society Sponsors
Richard and Dawn Antonini

Book Club Sponsors
Dominican Sisters - Grand Rapids

Fiction Guild Sponsors
AHC Hospitality