Literacy United

Did you know that children thrive when families read and learn together? 📖✨

Literacy United is proud to support programs that strengthen literacy skills while empowering parents and caregivers with tools to support learning at home.

Building a culture of reading starts with conversation, curiosity, and connection...and together, we are helping families create lifelong learning habits.

Our board had a special visitor this month - Meyer Loose - Miss Fort Worth 3rd grade who has chosen literacy as her platform and will be partnering this year with us! We are so excited to work with Meyer and her sweet mom Loose to get books into the hands of economically disadvantaged readers in Fort Worth while ensuring all children have access to high quality reading therapy! Way to go Meyer for shining a light on the importance of reading.

Literacy United Summer Bookworms 📕🐛

FREE intensive reading support for children entering grades K–2 at Alice Contreras Elementary School
🗓 June 2–25
⏰ Monday–Thursday | 12:30 PM – 3:45 PM
✨ Program Features:
• Certified reading specialists leading each class
• 1-on-1 support from highly trained volunteers
• Lunch and snacks provided at no cost
This is a wonderful opportunity to help young readers build confidence and strengthen literacy skills over the summer!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KF_oVbP46wnnpI8kmFIz1e4_Yu5P2UF5LucnJnTfH7Y/edit?usp=drivesdk

Our volunteers are the heart of Literacy United. ❤️

From reading with students to supporting family engagement programs, your time and dedication help create lasting change for children and families in our community.

Every hour volunteered helps open doors through literacy, confidence, and connection. Thank you for believing in the power of education and investing in the next generation.

Interested in getting involved? We’d love to connect with you!

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mentors who help children discover the power of reading, learning, and imagination every single day. 📚💙

The simple moments like reading bedtime stories, helping with homework, or sharing a favorite book will create memories and build confidence that lasts a lifetime.

Thank you for nurturing curiosity, encouraging growth, and helping shape brighter futures through literacy and love. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Literacy United!

Huge thanks to Sabre⁠ for hosting a book drive for Literacy United⁠! 📚 These books are heading straight into the hands of kids in our community, helping spread a love of reading across Fort Worth! ❤️
Literacy United
Sabre Corporation

This month’s Literacy United Book of the Month is for older teens and adults: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.

Perfect for teen readers, this highly talked-about addition to the Hunger Games world explores courage, resilience, and the choices that shape who we become. It’s fast-paced, thought-provoking, and a great conversation starter for families and young readers alike.

Encouraging teens to read books they truly enjoy is one of the best ways to build lifelong literacy habits. What’s on your teen’s reading list this month? 📖✨

It’s been an incredible year with the BEACON cohort. I’m thankful to have represented Literacy United and to learn from such a strong group of leaders committed to making a difference. The relationships and insights gained will continue to shape our work.

Great time partnering to support literacy in our community! 📚

Get ready for READING LIONS, a small, specialized learning program with Language Lions and The Reading Connection! Check out the flyer and link below for more information! 🦁💛📚

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxuqvSZBIz9B3Ifbpm5b6VNzzKNR1KaGkDllDQ8mZE_BCN6A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103851774700233630746