Student Literacy Leaders Program
The Leaders Readers Network’s Student Literacy Leaders Program was established to mentor students to develop their leadership while helping provide books, supplies and projects to support early literacy at underfunded schools.
Calling all Student Literacy Leaders! Are you passionate about reading and serving your community? Apply to adopt your own classroom in a Title I school to supply future leaders and avid readers with brand new books!
Sign up to be a member of TLRN’s Student Literacy Leaders Program!
The Student Literacy Leaders Program (formerly student ambassador program) was established in 2014 to empower high school students to harness their leadership skills and take an active role in addressing the systemic inequities in education faced by underserved schools and communities. Student Literacy Leaders advocate for literacy resources at underserved schools in their community that help shape children’s future filled with possibilities. Student Literacy Leaders learn how to collaborate with school leaders, community members, and professionals to help ensure kids have access to books and positive reading experiences.
Student Literacy Leaders have the opportunity to adopt a classroom or entire school twice during the school year to ensure book access for students at Title I Public Schools.
With the help of mentors and our online video trainings we will help you and your parents work together to ensure students have high quality literacy support through read alouds and book giveaways!
Virtual opportunities to connect with other student leaders and professionals nationwide as well as learn from corporate and foundation staff
Hour tracking with formal records provided
Volunteer opportunities at the annual Education Celebration
A meaningful experience to strengthen resumes and college applications
Through the Student Literacy Leaders Program, students:
Testimonials
Prisha Mehta
Former Student Literacy Leader, Texas
“If you value creativity, leadership, and community, or simply just want to get yourself out there and make a mark in your community, the Leaders Readers Network is for you. No matter how big or small your ambitions are, TLRN has the connections and the resources to not only help you grow but to help you help others.”
Diya Doshi | Student Literacy Leaders Co-President, New Jersey
"My journey from a Student Literacy Leader to Co-President with the Leaders Readers Network has been an incredibly rewarding way to do what I love most: sharing the joy of reading with others. There's nothing better than seeing a student light up while exploring a book. What started as my own passion project has grown into the amazing opportunity to help students across the country launch their own literacy initiatives. It’s inspiring to be part of a community that turns a love for reading into real action—and I’d encourage any student to join our network to enact change in their community while gaining fundamental leadership skills along the way."
Joseph Ruiz | TLRN Development Intern and Student Literacy Leaders Co-President
"My experience with The Leaders Readers Network over the past year has been phenomenal. Helping address the reading gap in my community and beyond has led to meaningful connections and lasting impact. Seeing the positive change and the smiles on the faces of the families and students we serve makes this work truly special."
Students, this is an unforgettable experience.
Darin Iraj
Former Student Literacy Leader, New York
