The COE Opportunity Matters Book Club provides an opportunity for TRIO Program Professionals and Alumni to participate in a nationwide conversation about books that deal with cultural identity and the sense of belonging. COE is inviting TRIO Program Professionals and Alumni to establish local or online Opportunity Matters Book Club chapters for an opportunity to discuss themes addressed in this year's book selection.

Conducting a Book Club

In the Spring and Summer of 2025, TRIO Professionals and/or Alumni will have the opportunity to develop local or virtual book clubs. The Council for Opportunity in Education will organize virtual discussions led by 3-5 nationally renowned individuals. TRIO Professionals and/or Alumni will have the chance to attend these virtual talks and engage in discussions about the important themes and ideas explored in the book.

2025 National Book Club Chair

The 2025 National Book Club Chair is Deloris Davis Grant.  Deloris is a graduate of Rhode Island College with a B.A. in English and a Master of Arts in teaching English.  She is the troupe leader of the Central Falls High School (CFHS) International Thespian Society and a member of the English Speaking Union, which sponsors the National Shakespeare Oration Competition. Grant’s training in speaking and listening, as well as in language arts has spanned 30 years of experience.  She is also a proud TRIO alumnus and along with her mother and sisters Anita, Diane, and Viola, was the 2018 recipient of the COE TRIO Family Achievement Award.  She currently serves as an English teacher at Central Falls High School in Central Falls, Rhode Island.

Getting Involved

If you would like to participate in the 2025 Opportunity Matters Book Club, please complete this form in its entirety.  We will follow up and provide you with additional details on joining a local or online discussion.