It's the first day of Children's Book Week for this fall! Tell us your favorite children's books in the comments. Something brand new to discover; a wonderful classic; anything in between! 💛

Providing quality literacy classes in the corrections systems is one of the best investments we can make ⭐ literacytexas.org/facts

In this Advocast Toolbox episode from COABE, you’ll get practical tips on choosing the right data points, weaving them into your story, and making a clear, persuasive case for adult education — all in under 10 minutes. youtube.com/watch?v=az9JqR…

This father isn't letting his tour of duty overseas stop him from reading a good night story to his kids 💛 Happy Family Literacy Month ⭐

Registration is now OPEN for our East Texas Literacy Symposium ⭐ Remember, we've had a change of location AND date this program year - will we see you in Texarkana in mid-December? literacytexas.org/EastTX

Y'all. We're seriously excited about our November Best of Texas online discussion! Details are here: literacytexas.org/calendar/best-… Still time to sign up for this free online session. PD certificates available to attendees upon request ⭐

Nurturing civic responsibility and igniting family literacy are essential steps in creating a lifelong love for learning. See the whole program here: literacytexas.org/calendar/2025-… And then grab your free ticket at the same link!

"More than 500 volunteers took part in the 8th annual United We Read event, reaching more than 3,600 second graders across 10 Lubbock area schools." We 💛 to see it!! fox34.com/2025/10/28/uni…

Adult learner persistence is one of the most important topics there is and can make the difference between a program being successful or not. There's still time to sign up for this free one-hour session: literacytexas.org/calendar/best-… #BestOfTexas #LiteracyTransformsTX

Our standard mailing schedule is just two emails per month. No spam, we promise - just literacy events, advocacy, training, and Texas-focused news. literacytexas.org/newsletter/

#ThrowbackThursday - Texas Book Festival in 2017! Do you recognize anyone in the pic? 💛

This year's South TX Literacy Symposium is about to kick off! We're welcoming 50+ South Texas literacy professionals for a morning of learning, networking, and planning. Is there a symposium planned for your region this program year? Find out here: literacytexas.org/symposia

Our FAVORITE group chats are always going to be in person. But Texas is a big state, y'all! So sometimes online is just more convenient. Our next online group chat is December 15. Maybe we'll see you? literacytexas.org/calendar/group…

Career navigation isn’t just a checklist—it’s a journey. It’s the process of discovering who you are, where you want to go, and what it’ll take to get there. For adult learners, that journey is rarely linear. We'll focus on career navigation in December: literacytexas.org/calendar/best-…

Don't miss your November newsletter, with events, articles, and updates from the literacy world. If you're not already on our list, there's no time like the present! literacytexas.org/newsletter/

"...I think of those conversations with my dad often. About the enthusiasm and curiosity they inspired in me. And the stark contrast in how I felt about technology and the future then to how I feel about technology and the future now..." learningscientists.org/blog/2025/10/30

We give away door prizes at the end of every regional symposium - and there were a LOT of happy winners in DFW! 💛 Wondering whether there's a symposium near you this program year? Find out here: literacytexas.org/symposia

We have a panel of experts joining us in early December, for "What Leaders Need: Finding & Keeping Amazing Volunteers." Free registration for this 90-min online session is open now: literacytexas.org/calendar/leade…

That number is just beyond comprehension, isn't it?! And yet this is how many of our neighbors struggle with basic literacy, today, in 2025. Read more about why you so often see "third-grade level" referenced when talking about adult literacy: literacytexas.org/why-literacy/l…

8 ways to celebrate Family Literacy Month! 1. Daily Reading Time 2. Visit Local Libraries 3. Create a Family Book Club 4. Storytelling Nights 5. Book-Themed Costume Day 6. Write Together 7. Literacy Field Trips 8. Volunteer for Reading Programs Details: justrightreader.com/blogs/news/fam…