We will write the world.
Proudly sharing news and stories from Philly’s early literacy movement and beyond.
For Reading Captain Jazmine Taylor, literacy is about legacy
From struggling reader to community leader, Jazmine is making sure more children have the support they need to thrive.
A word with Andrea Blassingame on the fight for fair school funding
Reading Captain and dedicated mom, Andrea Blassingame has joined the front lines of the fight for fair school funding. And urges others to do the same.
Gary King’s parting words to Reading Captains are inspiring literacy advocates citywide
Don’t worry, he’ll be back. But in the mean time, pass the tissues.
The Language of Hope
Deicy Mariana Pérez has one hope: to encourage immigrant communities to focus on early literacy.
A Tradition of Learning
Sayid McMillan shares his experiences as a Reading Captain in Fishtown and what motivates his involvement.
Cultivating a culture of reading in my neighborhood
For this South Philly Reading Captain, this flexible volunteer opportunity came at just the right time.