Literacy Partners

This Mother's Day, we applaud and celebrate the mothers and caregivers showing up for their children's learning and growth.

In our classes, mothers come together to learn, share, and inspire one another. They discover new ways to connect with their kids, turn everyday moments into learning adventures, and remind us all that the most powerful tool a child has is their parent.

Here's what some of our incredible student-mothers had to say. ❤️

"The Literacy Partners workshop taught me that science is present in our daily lives—in things as simple as cooking, playing, observing nature, or asking questions. I learned that as a mom, I can foster an interest in STEM in my children without needing to be an expert—simply by guiding them and encouraging them to explore."
- Natalia

"I enjoyed learning about all the different ways I can build a connection with my daughter. Before, I would only read to my daughter when it was convenient. Now, I’m more diligent in reading with her!"
- Sharisse

"I learned about the importance of connecting with our children: setting aside time to read books to them, build a bond, and engage in various activities together. The workshops have truly helped motivate me to keep doing so."
- Micaela

"I learned how important it is to make time to be with them—to read books, to share, and to simply have moments together."
- Belkis

Our 2026 Literacy Partners Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner, is less than six weeks away, and we can't wait to celebrate the power of literacy with you!

Join us on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the stunning Pier Sixty in New York City for a night to remember. We'd love to see you there!

👉 Buy tickets here: https://literacypartners.org/gala/

We recently announced this year's extraordinary honorees—and what a lineup it is:

🌟 Patricia Cornwell, the beloved, best-selling author of the thriller genre, will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

🌟 Sabastian Niles, President and Chief Legal Officer at Salesforce and proud Literacy Partners board member, will be presented with the Distinguished Leadership in Literacy Award, in recognition of his unwavering dedication to our mission.

🌟 Barbara Tober, celebrated publisher and philanthropist, will receive the 2026 Lizzie Award, named in honor of our beloved founding member Liz Smith, for her passionate support of literacy.

🌟 Sherrie Westin, President and CEO at Sesame Workshop, will be honored as our esteemed Champion of Literacy, for her decades of transformative work in making education magical for children everywhere.

As is our cherished tradition, an inspiring Literacy Partners student will take the stage and share their personal journey with literacy—and as always, it promises to be the highlight of the evening.

And leading us through it all: Lesley Stahl, award-winning journalist and our host for the evening.

This is a night to celebrate remarkable people, powerful stories, and the enduring impact of literacy, two generations at a time. Will you join us? 👉 Buy tickets here: https://literacypartners.org/gala/

Are you a champion of literacy? In less than TWO DAYS, Literacy Partners will be presenting its award-winning strategy at a Library of Congress webinar 💻 in celebration of winning the nation's top literacy award last year.

Learn about our work and other extraordinary literacy organizations who believe in the power of literacy. 🤝

Don't forget to register ➡️ https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lkva_HrcSbKzE-0vgk8x9w #/registration

As the winner of the David M. Rubenstein Prize last fall, highlighting our outstanding and measurable impact on family literacy across the country, The Library of Congress has invited Literacy Partners to speak at a national webinar. 🙌

Join us on April 8th, 3:00-4:15 p.m. EDT, where our Chief Program Officer, Michelle Lopez, will present on our award-winning strategy that advances literacy two generations at a time.

🔗 You can register for this specific webinar for free here: https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lkva_HrcSbKzE-0vgk8x9w #/registration

Check out the whole webinar series here: https://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2026/02/organizations-that-promote-literacy-across-the-globe-announcing-a-literacy-awards-webinar-series/

As the winner of the David M. Rubenstein Prize last fall, highlighting our outstanding and measurable impact on family literacy across the country, The Library of Congress has invited Literacy Partners to speak at a national webinar. 🙌

Join us on April 8th, 3:00-4:15 p.m. EDT, where our Chief Program Officer, Michelle Lopez, will present on our award-winning strategy that advances literacy two generations at a time.

🔗 You can register for this specific webinar for free here: https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lkva_HrcSbKzE-0vgk8x9w #/registration

Check out the whole webinar series here: https://blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2026/02/organizations-that-promote-literacy-across-the-globe-announcing-a-literacy-awards-webinar-series/