News - Literacy Mid-South

Sep

Tuesday, Sep 10, 2019

Literatini Featured in RSVP September 2019 Issue

Literatini - Celebrating Literacy with a Twist

Libations and literature made for a lovely pairing as Literacy Mid-South hosted it's seventh annual Literatini at Novel. Bartenders and staff from a number of local restaurants set up stations throughout the bookstore offering attendees samples of their signature martinis. Pontotoc Lounge and RP Tracks went home with top bragging rights as the 2019 Judges' Choice Winner and People's Choice Champion, respectively.

Aug

Tuesday, Aug 27, 2019

Senior Literacy on WKNO's The Best Times with Cris Hardaway

Watch Executive Director, Knox Shelton, discuss Senior Literacy on WKNO's The Best Times with Cris Hardaway. Also, hear testimonies from Literacy Mid-South learner, Barbara Salsberry, and her volunteer tutor, Louetta Burkins, regarding their experience with the Adult Learning Program.

https://video.wkno.org/video/senior-literacy-fear-of-falling-viphdv/

Aug

Thursday, Aug 15, 2019

Literatini in Memphis Magazine August 2019 Issue

Literacy Mid-South recently held their 7th annual cocktail party competition and fundraiser, Literatini, at Novel in Laurelwood Shopping Center. The evening featured craft cocktails, music, delicious food, a locally-curated silent auction, and of course books.

Jul

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019

Home Runs For Literacy

We are thankful for our ongoing partnership with the Memphis Redbirds and International Paper!

Jun

Thursday, Jun 06, 2019

Literatini on Live at 9 - WREG Channel 3

Literacy Mid-South Executive Director, Knox Shelton, made an appearance on Live at 9 to chat about June 2019 Literatini!

Apr

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019

LMS featured on Radio Memphis

Thank you to Radio Memphis for having LMS to promote upcoming ZeroK!

Apr

Wednesday, Apr 03, 2019

LMS Director of Development speaks at American Marketing Association meeting

Our DOD, Lindsey, spoke at the American marketing association mem chapter meeting! She discussed literacy Mid-South’s rebrand and marketing strategy with the group.

Mar

Friday, Mar 15, 2019

MidSouthCon generous donation to LMS

MidSouthCon generously donated $5,000 to Literacy Mid-South to support literacy initiatives across Memphis!

Feb

Saturday, Feb 16, 2019

Live at 9 Features Literacy Mid-South Adult Learning Program

WREG Channel 3 sits down with Literacy Mid-South Adult Program Coordinator Lee Chase and his learner Lee!

Feb

Friday, Feb 08, 2019

Join Literacy Mid-South in the fight to end summer slide!

Do you want to join Literacy Mid-South in providing high-quality educational resources for elementary students over the summer?

Feb

Friday, Feb 08, 2019

Exciting news for the adult learning community!

Literacy Mid-South host Memphis' first Adult Learning Collaborative Action Network meeting!

Dec

Monday, Dec 10, 2018

Literacy Mid-South Daily Memphian Article

Novel, Literacy Mid-South team up for children!

Dec

Thursday, Dec 06, 2018

Welcome to the LMS team!

Literacy Mid-South is happy to welcome Lindsey, Candace, and Caitlin to the team! Click Here to learn more about our newest team members.

Sep

Wednesday, Sep 12, 2018

Memphis Pediatricians Prescribe Books to Young Patients

A feature from High Ground News on Literacy Mid-South Board Member, Dr. Jason Yaun.

Jul

Thursday, Jul 19, 2018

Come join our team!

Help provide access to literacy resources for learners of all ages and backgrounds!

http://www.literacymidsouth.org/about/job-openings/

Jul

Thursday, Jul 19, 2018

Consider a gift to Literacy Mid-South

Jul

Thursday, Jul 12, 2018

Sunday, Sep 24, 2017

Thursday, Dec 08, 2016

AmeriCorps Vista Summer Associates Are Working to Create a More Literate Mid-South

Jun

Friday, Jun 24, 2016

The Ballot or the Book: Literacy Tests as a Tool of Voter Disenfranchisement

Feb

Wednesday, Feb 03, 2016

The Mid-South Book Festival is Looking for Vendors

Jan

Friday, Jan 29, 2016

People of Literacy Mid-South: Meet Antonio

Jan

Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016