“Empowering Communities, One Word at a Time“
Purpose
We’re a youth organization committed to elevating reading proficiency scores in rural communities. We are accepting volunteers! CLICK “Get Involved”
“It’s Difficult to Follow Your Dream. It’s a Tragedy Not to.”
Services
Literature Kits
We offer free literature kits to engage students in learning. The kits contain a variety of book genres to choose from. Each kit includes a book, erasers, projects, and a bookmark. Our literature kits are handmade with love.
Worksheets
We offer free projects for students from Kindergarten to Middle School. Our projects are designed to promote critical thinking and creativity. Click here or on our ‘services’ tab to access them!
Mini Free Libraries
We recently passed a policy to establish a mini-library on the square of a local town. Community members will be able to leave or take a free book! Occaasionally, there will be free assignments and resources!
COMPLETED AT BENTON, ILLINOIS, PUBLIC SQUARE
What parents say
Literacy Rising has allowed my son’s creativity to expand. Their worksheets are top-notch!
― Jeff
I was in a reading slump until I discovered Literacy Rising’s book genre quiz. Their quiz helped me select my next reading. Jennie has done a great job!
― Taylor
Our Success
100+ Families Impacted
2,000 books donated
500+ worksheet downloads
Share the Magic of Your Literature Kits and Capture Attention in Our Website’s Slideshow!
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Get Involved!
We are accepting volunteers to create worksheets and to create Literature Kits. We are also taking book donations. If interested, please press the ‘click here to get involved!’ button below.
Special Recognition to
Literacy Rising would not haVE taken off without their support, kindness, and patience.
the Benton Area Volunteers for their unwavering support and kindness,
my teachers/mentors/coaches for believing in me,
Dr. Huang for your knowledge,
my friends for listening to my yapping sessions,
the Literacy Rising team,
and most importantly, my family for everything.
~Jennie R.
Literacy Rising
Est. 2024
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