Literacy Mid-South

🔔 Tonight! | ¡East noche!

Starting this week and continuing through December! 14 Free classes for English language learners are now being offered at the East Shelby and Parkway Village Library branches twice a week. 📲 Text 901-613-4463 for information and updates.

¡A partir de esta semana y continuando hasta diciembre! Se ofrecen 14 clases gratuitas para estudiantes de inglés en las bibliotecas de East Shelby y Parkway Village dos veces por semana. 📲 Envía un mensaje de texto al 901-613-4463 para obtener información.

Thanks to our supporters, sponsors, staff, and wonderful Mid-South community, 2024 saw our biggest Literatini ever! 🍸🎉 We can't wait to see you all again next year. In the meantime, check out the moments and faces from this year's celebration: literacymidsouth.org/news/photos-literatini-2024

We asked supporters from our local area who have joined the movement in supporting more resources for adult literacy in the Mid-South. What is your motivation? 😎 Be sure to pick up your yellow glasses at your local to support adult literacy programs like our English Language Learner (ELL) classes.

📲 Those seeking to enroll in ELL classes can simply text 901-613-4463 to learn about upcoming information sessions, including this Saturday at Bert Ferguson Community Center in Cordova at 9:30 AM (3505 Trinity Rd.).

⏰ This Saturday at Benjamin Hooks Library!

Team Members will be on-site to answer questions, help you apply on-site, and schedule an interview. Learn more about the program and apply today at literacymidsouth.org/tutor901.

Saturday! | ¡Sábado!

Bert Ferguson Community Center, 3505 Trinity Road | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Can’t make it? Text 901-613-4463 to receive information and updates!

¡Envíe un mensaje de texto al 901-613-4463 para recibir información y actualizaciones!

RECORDATORIO: ¡Esta noche!

¡Envíe un mensaje de texto al 901-613-4463 para recibir información y actualizaciones!
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REMINDER: Tonight!

Can’t make it? Text 901-613-4463 to receive information and updates!

Meet Kristina Ward, a Tutor! When Kristina is not working in the Beauty industry, she lends her talents to helping Promise Academy students advance their literacy skills!

"The moment I realized the importance of my work is when I discovered how beneficial the small group setting was for identifying & applying strategies individually that could help our students go further."

Learn more about Tutor901 and how to get involved at https://lnkd.in/eVjcFZnA.

🔔 We are now accepting applications for In-School Tutors for the program!

Learn more about the program and our Hiring Fair on Saturday, July 20 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library at literacymidsouth.org/tutor901.

We asked supporters from our local area who have joined the movement in supporting more resources for adult literacy in the Mid-South. What is your motivation? 😎 Be sure to pick up your yellow glasses at your local to support adult literacy programs like our English Language Learner (ELL) classes.

📲 Those seeking to enroll in ELL classes can simply text 901-613-4463 to learn about upcoming information sessions!

Happy Fourth! 🇺🇸 We wish our Mid-South community a happy and relaxing holiday weekend. Find a list of family Fourth events at ilovememphisblog.com/4thofJuly

Meet Sadie Kiel, tutor at Ford Road Elementary!

"Throughout the year, I was so proud to see students taking more opportunities to answer questions or read aloud for the group and leaning into bigger challenges with a can-do attitude. My students motivate me to take on new challenges and believe in myself in my own life, too!"

Learn more about Tutor901 and how to get involved at literacymidsouth.org/tutor901.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools - MSCS

Happy ! Here are a few suggestions to help you celebrate through literature:

- 𝙃𝙤𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙮 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 by Joe Jiménez
- 𝙄𝙢𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙣, 𝙊𝙗𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙮 by Becky Albertalli
- 𝙁𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙭 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 by Kacen Callender
- 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙮 by Keith F. Miller Jr

Today is National ! 😎

The Yellow Glasses Project benefits the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, a proud supporter of Literacy Mid-south! When you buy, wear and share your $2 pair of sunglasses, you can help fund a brighter future for our Mid-South community.

To learn more, visit yellowglassesproject.org.

Meet Mar-Trecia Finney, Tutor Support Manager Assistant!

"My passion for social-emotional development and teaching self-regulation tools are some of the reasons I love the education field and what I feel have truly prepared me for being a tutor!"

Learn more about Tutor901 and how to get involved at literacymidsouth.org/tutor901.

🗓️ Save the Date!

Join the Team on July 20 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Library for a special Community Hiring Fair! Team Members will be on-site to answer questions, help you apply on-site, and schedule an interview. Learn more about the program at literacymidsouth.org/tutor901.

⚾📚 Thank you so much to all involved for another incredible year of Home Runs for Literacy, a special initiative aimed at promoting literacy in the region and helping to prevent summer learning loss, or “summer slide.” This year, Literacy Mid-South was presented with a check for $100,000!

Here’s how it works:

Throughout the season, International Paper pledges to donate to LMS for each home run hit by the Redbirds. In addition, IP purchases hundreds of tickets for elementary students who attend LMS-supported summer programs. Students are incentivized to read four materials (books, articles, mags, etc.) over the summer to attend the game where they receive a hat, hot dog, soda, and get to parade the bases to celebrate their success. Generously, IP also provides funds for our partners to transport the students.

Thank you again to our wonderful supporters. We can’t wait for next year!

⚾📚 Thank you so much to International Paper and the Memphis Redbirds for another incredible year of Home Runs for Literacy, a special initiative to promote literacy in the region and helping to prevent summer learning loss, or "summer slide." This year, LMS was presented with a check for $100,000!

Here's how it works:

Throughout the season, International Paper pledges to donate to LMS for each home run hit by the Redbirds. In addition, IP purchases hundreds of tickets for elementary students who attend LMS-supported summer programs. Students are incentivized to read four materials (books, articles, mags, etc.) over the summer to attend the game where they receive a hat, hot dog, soda, and get to parade the bases to celebrate their success. Generously, IP also provides funds for our partners to transport the students to the game.

Thank you again to IP and the Redbirds - we can't wait for next year!

We want to share our study room with you! If you want to use it for your small group meetings or as a study space, just contact Stacy at searly@ literacymidsouth.org for details.

Want to learn about digital literacy and computer basics? Swing by our computer lab this evening, and we’ll help you out! We can help you with the essentials on how to use a computer, laptop, or tablet, as well as how to surf the Internet safely. Laptops are available to use, and you can bring your own electronic device as well if you have any questions about it. Check out the link below for more information and to sign up!

https://www.literacymidsouth.org/news-events

The June installment of L.I.T. Talks takes place one week from today at the Vollentine Evergreen Community Association from 5-7 PM! 🌲 Stay tuned for the panelist lineup dropping soon.

Meet Olivia Mack, a second-year student at Rhodes College and member of the team!

"In addition to working at LMS, I also hold a work-study position in the President's Office. I am the event coordinator for our Black Student Association; Senator and now, Vice President of our Rhodes Student Government; and a mentor for the Multicultural Vision Program."

Learn more about Tutor901 and how to get involved: literacymidsouth.org/tutor901

As we celebrate today, we wanted to share just a few of our favorite books! Find more excellent selections at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/7-books-for-celebrating-juneteenth

If you’re a volunteer tutor, a learner, or curious about how to become a volunteer or learner, stop by and chat during our open office hours! In June, we’ll be in our study room on the 4th floor every Tuesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm and every Thursday from 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Meet Cate VanNostrand, our social media intern! Cate is a rising junior at the University of Memphis and is majoring in English and History. When she’s not studying, she can be found binge-reading YA novels, snacking on dark chocolate, and jamming to rock music while she works on her latest story. You can find out more about her by visiting her website portfolio at the link below! https://catevannostrandportfolio.weebly.com/

Enjoy last week's bilingual storytime video with Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group!

"Here's this week's bilingual storytime video for you and your kids!
Summertime is here, and it's also time to read with Abuela Tomasa, Cazateatro, and Literacy Mid-South. You can have a copy of today's book thanks to Literacy Mid-South, you just have to come to 5104 Stage Rd. Memphis, TN 38134. Keep reading and keep watching ""Story Time with Abuela Tomasa"", Cazateatro, and our friends of Literacy Mid-South.

Llegó el verano y también la hora de leer con Abuela Tomasa, Cazateatro y Literacy Mid-South. Puedes tener una copia del libro de hoy gracias a Literacy Mid-South, solo tienes que venir al 5104 Stage Rd. Memphis, TN 38134. Sigue leyendo y sigue viendo ""Story time with Abuela Tomasa"", Cazateatro y nuestros amigos de Literacy Mid-South.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/5S4vV5zj9GWrHou9/"

Two weeks left if you want to see our current exhibit in our community gallery - ArtSpeak! The exhibit features Six's work surrounding his dyslexia diagnosis.

Literacy Mid-South's Adult Learning Program has a newsletter! Want to know more about the learners you’re supporting when you donate? Are you curious about how to become an ALP volunteer? Check out the link below to learn more!
https://www.literacymidsouth.org/adult-tutor-resources