Meeting: Gail Ansheles – Books & Brainpower

Gail Ansheles – From Jeopardy! Champion to Champion of Literacy

"I'll take Community Service for $1,000..."

Join us for an entertaining and inspiring program with Gail Ansheles, educator, author, four-day Jeopardy! champion, and former contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Gail has combined a lifelong love of learning with a passion for helping children discover the joy of reading.

As the founder of Book Kids, a Santa Fe nonprofit dedicated to putting free books into the hands of children throughout Northern New Mexico, Gail has helped distribute hundreds of thousands of books while encouraging literacy, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning. Her work demonstrates how one person can make an extraordinary difference simply by helping children open a book.

Gail will share stories from her unforgettable television quiz show experiences, along with the inspiration behind Book Kids and the importance of literacy in building stronger communities.

Whether you're a trivia enthusiast, an avid reader, or simply interested in hearing remarkable stories from an extraordinary Santa Fean, you won't want to miss this program.

Guests are always welcome!