Sasha Grey Is Going To Keep On Reading To Kids

“Suck on this, haters!”

Former porn star Sasha Grey releases a statement concerning her involvement with the Read Across America program. 

Sasha Grey doesn’t care what you say, what issues you may have with her past, or what you think about her reading to children. She’s going to keep on doing it anyway. 

After numerous complaints were raised by parents of kids attending Emerson Elementary School in Compton, CA following Grey’s participation in the Read Across America program that had her reading stories to first and third grade kids last week, the former porn starlet has released a statement basically calling her opponents out for focusing more on her past than on her present or future where she’s doing her part to further the education of America’s youth. So what if she used to have sex on camera for a living a few years ago? Those days are long gone, and now she wants to help children enjoy reading. In yo’ face!

“I am proud to have participated in the “Read Across America” program at Emerson Elementary School in Compton, CA. I read “Dog Breath” by Dav Pilkey to the sweetest 1st and 3rd grade children.

 ”Read Across America” is a program that was designed to promote literacy and instill a lifelong love of reading in elementary school students. Promoting education is an effort that is close to my heart. Illiteracy contributes to poverty; encouraging children to pick up a book is fundamental.

 I believe education is a universal right. I committed to this program with the understanding that people would have their own opinions about what I have done, who I am and what I represent.

 I am an actor. I am an artist. I am a daughter. I am a sister. I am a partner. I have a past that some people may not agree with, but it does not define who I am. 

I will not live in fear of it. To challenge non-profit education programs is an exercise in futility, counter-productive and anti-educational. 

I cannot thank my fans and ‘Read Across America’ enough for supporting my decision. Your support and kind words continue to inspire me. I believe in the future of our children, and I will remain an active supporter and participant in education-focused initiatives.”