Literacy Now

Join us at the 18th Annual Magnums Make a Difference Gala, Passport to Pages: Where Literacy Opens Worlds, and support literacy in Houston through our exciting raffle!

For just $100, you could win Passport to Paradise, a travel experience for 2 to 8 guests with 3 to 7 nights of premium accommodations. Choose from incredible destinations such as Tuscany, Cabo San Lucas, St. Lucia, Belize, Phuket, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and more!

You could win amazing prizes, and the best part? You do not need to be present to win! Only 150 Golden Tickets are available. The drawing will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026 during the Gala. Each raffle ticket purchase contributes to Literacy Now’s mission to empower children and families through literacy. Don’t miss your chance to win while making a difference in our community!

Purchase yours today: https://bit.ly/4rr7c9C

We’re back in action!

Literacy Now kicked off the new school year with our first All-Staff meeting, and we can't wait to dive back into schools and community sites. We’re excited to support readers and families across Houston and make another meaningful impact in our community.

We are so thankful for our amazing Reading Interventionists who make a significant difference everyday!

Today we celebrate Angelique Coleman, who is celebrating 10 years of service with Literacy Now. Thank you Angelique for helping us continue and succeed in our mission!

Thank you, Impact100 Houston, for championing literacy and investing in Houston’s children.

Your generous support for Literacy Now is truly transformative, and we are so grateful for the positive impact it will have on the children we serve.

We can’t wait for our 18th Annual Magnums Make a Difference Gala: Passport to Pages, Where Literacy Opens Worlds!

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors Castex, GaP Transaction Advisors, Texas Mutual Insurance Company, Accenture, Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP, and CenterPoint Energy who have stepped up to support us. Your generosity helps Literacy Now continue empowering children and families through literacy and showing young readers just how far reading can take them.

Interested in joining us on this mission? Become a sponsor and help us make a lasting difference for Houston’s young readers.

Explore sponsorship opportunities: https://bit.ly/4rf1mrX

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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We’re excited to announce an exciting addition to Buffalo Run Park!

Join us in partnership with the Missouri City-Sugar Land Chapter-Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the Missouri City Parks & Recreation as we unveil a new Story Swap Library and the launch of the READ TO RISE program, which aims to put books directly into the hands of local children.

Come celebrate with us as we open the doors to a new space for stories, discovery, and a love of reading.

This program is made possible thanks to generous funding from Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Dive into the vibrant world of stories that celebrate Hispanic cultures and traditions with your family. Check out our top picks of books by Hispanic and Latino authors that young readers will love!

We’re so excited to wrap up our Area Program Manager series by celebrating Michel Hinton!

With more than 12 years of experience at Literacy Now, Michel continues to bring her passion, experience, and dedication to our mission as she oversees our North and Southwest Houston campuses.

We’re incredibly grateful for her continued commitment to our students, families, and school communities, and we can’t wait to see the impact she continues to make!