Reading Partners North Texas
We empower students to succeed in reading and in life by harnessing the power of community volunteers.
06/08/2026
"Kids can lose months of learning during the summer months. Summer reading is so important to combat the summer slide and make sure that kids return back to school on a good footing."
Our Reading Partners North Texas executive director, Jennifer Quick, spoke about the importance of summer reading for young learners on NBC DFW with Laura Harris. The conversation focused on three top tips for parents and guardians to remember when encouraging their young ones to read during the summer months.
1) ⏳ MINUTES: Reading doesn't have to be in the conventional way we think about.
2) 📘 BEST TITLES FOR MY CHILD: Your local library is the best resource.
3) 📝 FREE RESOURCES: Reading Partners North Texas offers several online resources. Find them here: https://readingpartners.org/resources/activity-sheets/
📺 Watch the full interview here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/about-nbc-5/community/reading-with-you/3-ways-encourage-young-readers-summer/4032525/
What’s it like being a part of AmeriCorps at Reading Partners? Our awesome AmeriCorps members share an inside look at their roles and responsibilities.
06/03/2026
📚🔥 Hot Girl Summer? More like Hot Book Summer.
We love seeing the Burleson Public Library go viral while encouraging kids to keep reading all summer long. 💙
Whether it's a library book, a favorite series, or a new adventure, every page helps young readers grow.
Read. Grow. Repeat. ☀️📖
Watch the video here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/local-librarys-push-for-summer-reading-goes-viral/4027417/
“Reading Partners was calling to me!”
Hear directly from our AmeriCorps members about how they first heard about the opportunity to serve with AmeriCorps at Reading Partners.
If you’re considering service with Reading Partners, keep an eye out for more videos like these to learn more about the experience as an AmeriCorps member with us. We’ll cover topics such as benefits, roles and responsibilities, and key takeaways.
As always, comment below or DM us if you ever have any questions. 👉 Applications to become an AmeriCorps member close on June 26, 2026.
🔗 https://readingpartners.org/get-involved/americorps/
05/29/2026
As we near the end of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Reading Partners encourages you to keep prioritizing your mental well-being 💛
For each of us, that can look different, but what matters most is being intentional about the things that support us.
And yes, reading (it's in our name 📚) is a powerful place to start:
📙 Brain boost — Reading daily keeps your mind sharp and improves memory
📘 Stress relief — A good book helps you escape daily worries and find calmness
📙 Better vocabulary — Reading expands your word bank, building confidence and connection
📘 Improved focus — Reading trains your brain to concentrate in a busy world
👉 What do you like to do to support your mental health?
05/27/2026
Calling all tutors! 📣✨ Join us for our Summer Friday Tutor Engagement Series: a chance to connect, learn, and celebrate YOU all summer long! 📚☀️
Here is what we have coming up:
🧡 June 5: AmeriCorps Info Session
💙 End-of-Year Virtual Tutor Celebration
🧡 Supporting Reluctant Readers: Building Student Confidence
💙 Making the Most of Tutor Read Aloud
🧡 Structuring an Effective Tutoring Session
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, meet fellow tutors, or just get inspired, this series is for you! 📚✨ Come ask questions, connect with our team, and grow as a volunteer tutor. We can’t wait to see you there!
🔗 Sign up: https://readingpartners.org/tutor-engagement-series-2026/
We are officially ONE MONTH until our AmeriCorps applications end on June 26, 2026.
🔗 Apply here: https://readingpartners.org/get-involved/americorps/
We’re recruiting for these two types of positions:
📙 Literacy intervention — Lead the day-to-day operations of a Reading Partners reading center at a partner site
📘 Community engagement — Co-lead recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of volunteer tutors of Reading Partners
We look forward to your applications, and COMMENT below or DM us if you have any questions.
05/25/2026
A good book can do more than build reading skills—it can support mental wellness, too. 💙📚
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the joy, confidence, comfort, and connection that reading can bring to students and families alike.
At Reading Partners, we see every day how stories help students laugh, grow, dream, and feel seen.
Read more about the connection between reading and mental health here: https://readingpartners.org/blog/reading-improves-your-mental-health/
05/21/2026
📚 Today we’re celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, also known as Cultural Diversity Day!
It’s a reminder to explore and engage with stories from a variety of cultures and perspectives. 💛
Looking for a fun, easy way to get started? Pair reading with a simple activity! For example, if you’re reading a book about an igloo? Try making one out of paper or drawing your own ❄️✂️
Small, creative moments like these can help bring stories to life. Thank you for embracing the incredible cultures that make our world a beautiful place!
05/20/2026
📚☀️ Looking for a fun way to keep your child reading this summer?
Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading Program is back! Kids in grades 1–6 can earn a FREE book just for reading this summer. 💙
Here’s how it works:
📖 Read 8 books
📝 Fill out the reading journal
🏪 Bring it to a Barnes & Noble store
🎉 Pick out a free book!
Summer reading helps students stay on track, build confidence, and avoid the “summer slide.” We love seeing our young readers keep the momentum going all summer long! ☀️📚
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading-free-book-giveaway/_/N-2vjz
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