Hispanic Heritage Month in the Texas Panhandle
Texas Panhandle—Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration was a tremendous success in the Texas Panhandle due to the extraordinary efforts of 17 teachers across Bivins Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Reeves-Hinger Elementary, and Canyon High School. Each year, we have the opportunity to share books which are reflective of the Hispanic cultural heritage thanks to the collaborative work of Melissa Garza and Rubi Perez among others. The five books selected for this year’s project included the following: The Pinata That The Farm Maiden Hung, Too Many Tamales, Spanish is the Language of My Family, Paletero Man, and Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You.
TLRN Presents: The Texas Panhandle Service Project
The Leaders Readers Network (TLRN) has launched an exciting new partnership with West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) aimed at enhancing literacy efforts in the Amarillo and Canyon areas. This collaboration connects local educators and students, fostering a love for reading and improving access to books within the community. Under the leadership of Patrick Miller, Regional Director for the Texas Panhandle, and Dr. Carolyn Baum, WTAMU professor and Attebury Honors Program Advisor, the initiative employs WTAMU's Attebury Honors Scholars as mentors and reading buddies. These dedicated students are stepping into local elementary schools, hosting engaging read-aloud sessions and providing books to young readers, ensuring every child has their very own copy.
We are proud to announce our 2024-2025 Literacy Fellowship team
Leaders Readers Network Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Honoring Community Heroes: TLRN 9/11 Service Project
Let’s Read Together San Antonio for the Big Give 2024
The Leaders Readers Network announces new Regional Director and Programs Coordinator to drive literacy initiatives in the Texas Panhandle
The Leaders Readers Network Announces New Regional Director and Programs Coordinator to Drive Literacy Initiatives in San Antonio
The Leaders Readers Network Announces New Regional Directors to Boost Literacy Across Texas
The Leaders Readers Network Hosts “Remarkable Educator Celebration”
Join the Leaders Readers Network and partners to celebrate and support educators making an impact and shaping a future filled with possibilities for the children in our community.
This year's Texas Panhandle Teacher Celebration’s theme is "Celebrating Our Remarkable Educators"
End of Year Gifting
Thank YOU Teachers Day
Educators, come join us at Pondaseta Brewing Company on November 15 from 4:30pm-6:30pm for Thank You Teacher Day. Come have a drink and happy hour snacks. Let us show our appreciation for all that you do. Our hope is that Thank You Teachers Day will create a sense of community and appreciation for the educators who work tirelessly for children in our community.
Join us as we get the Panhandle to #ReadTogetherNow
High School Student Gives Brand New Books to Celebrate ‘Black Is Beautiful’.
Student Ambassador Rashar “Ray” Steward is the co-founder of the Black Is Beautiful Book Project. At just 14 years old, Ray is committed to helping to ensure that Black children in under-served communities in Texas, as well as around the nation, are able to get lost in stories they can envision themselves in.
Spring Application Cycle: National Book Projects
This fall, the Leaders Readers Network is launching our National Book Projects to partner with teachers at Title 1 Schools to provide brand new books to students in underfunded communities. Each book we give will include words of encouragement to inspire and motivate student recipients. Our goal is to provide 30,000 brand new books to students throughout the 2020-2021 school year.
Fall 2020 National Book Projects
Congratulations to all teachers who are recipients of our 2020 Fall National Book Projects. We are honored to support teachers from the Texas Panhandle, across the nation, and Dominica. Through our book and service projects we empower teachers to provide equal access to books for students in their homes and schools.
My Giving Story: Tara Keller
My Giving Story includes the many memories I have working with youth around the globe to give back to communities in need. It includes watching the many volunteers and community leaders of the Leaders Readers Network show up and work together to provide teachers and students supplies, book, and inspiration.
My Giving Story: Kimberly Stapleton
My Giving Story is about bringing encouragement to teachers and books to students at underfunded schools.
My Giving Story: Meg Gilliam
My giving story is about the incredible opportunity my students have to pay it forward, but in reality, my giving story really started the day I was born. I have always had a heart for giving; my love language is acts of service.
My Giving Story: Tanya Martinez
My Giving Story is about the amazing team I get to volunteer with at the Leaders Readers Network. Each educator and student who is a part of our network inspires me everyday to keep working to try and close the literacy gap.