15 Years of Impact.
The Next Decade Starts With You.
For 15 years, The Leaders Readers Network has worked alongside educators, families, donors, and communities to put books into the hands of children and build a love of reading.
As we celebrate this milestone, we are honoring the people and stories that shaped our journey while looking ahead to what is possible. Together, we can help more young readers thrive and ensure educators have the resources and support they need.
Our 15th Anniversary Impact Campaign has a goal of raising $200,000 to build the next decade of impact.
15 Years of Impact
📘 504,458 Books Provided 📘 8,982 Educators Supported
📘 382,083 Students Reached 📘 1,014 Schools & Communities Served
Behind every number is a child, an educator, a family, and a story.
Stories behind the impact
“The Leaders Readers Network helped build excitement for reading by giving students books to keep and add to their personal libraries. Students were excited to receive high-interest books and immediately began reading and sharing with peers. This experience reminded me how powerful book access and ownership can be for middle school readers.”
— Noemi Rodriguez, 6th-8th Grade Teacher, Sam Rayburn Middle School, Northside ISD
“With TLRN, I learned that literacy impact does not always have to come from large events, special programming, or perfect circumstances. Sometimes, simply putting books into kids’ hands and creating positive moments around reading can make a lasting difference. I learned how powerful it is when students see trusted older peers and adults modeling enthusiasm for books and literacy.”
— Erika Munden, Randall Junior High School, Canyon ISD
“I’ve always believed that learning to read is like being handed a key to a new world. My heart is at its happiest when a student picks up a book and realizes they can navigate it on their own for the first time. Helping children move from struggle to enjoyment is my true passion. Helping them navigate from “I can’t”, to “I am reading!”. ”
— LeAnn Clark, Reading Specialist, Sierra Vista Elementary, Arvin USD
Supporters of the 15th Anniversary Impact Campaign
Pam Callan
Cristy Miller
Jessica Wallace
Randall Neal
Priscella Correa
Kiwanis Club of Hereford, Texas
Emily Masters
Sammy Artho
Cathy Combs
Mary Coyne
Chris McGilvery
Blythe Chapman
Jean A Stuntz
Paul Stephe
Pam Callan Cristy Miller Jessica Wallace Randall Neal Priscella Correa Kiwanis Club of Hereford, Texas Emily Masters Sammy Artho Cathy Combs Mary Coyne Chris McGilvery Blythe Chapman Jean A Stuntz Paul Stephe
Our 15th Anniversary is more than a celebration of where we have been. It is a commitment to what comes next.
With a goal of raising $200,000, the 15th Anniversary Impact Campaign will help The Leaders Readers Network expand access to books, strengthen early literacy, invest in educators, and create more opportunities for children and families to experience the joy of reading.
Your gift helps us move from celebrating 15 years of impact to building what is possible in the years ahead.
Together, we can put more books into children’s hands, support more educators, and reach more communities with the resources young readers need to thrive.
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