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Literacy Mid-South Gears Up for Busy Spring
The national Read Across America event happens in March, and Literacy Mid-South will have special events, book giveaways, author visits and more throughout the month. The literacy organization also will be hosting a month-long “virtual book club” on social media via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. read more »
Literacy Mid-South Announces Book Festival
Literacy Mid-South is preparing to turn the page on 2013 and begin a new year and new chapter in the group’s story. read more »
Literacy Mid-South Director Honored by ProLiteracy
Kevin Dean, executive director of Literacy Mid-South, was recently recognized at the U.S. Conference on Adult Literacy, where he was presented with the Ruth J. Colvin and Frank C. Laubach Award for Excellence in Community-Based Adult Literacy. read more »
Literacy Mid-South Announces New Funding, Move to East Memphis
Literacy Mid-South made major announcements Wednesday about upcoming changes to programming, including three new programs, new grant funding for literacy providers, and more. read more »
Big Changes Coming to Literacy Mid-South
Big changes are coming to Literacy Mid-South with new programming, new grants for literacy providers, a new retail store, and more. read more »
Literacy Mid-South Receives National Accreditation
Literacy Mid-South has been accredited by ProLiteracy. read more »
Literacy Mid-South's Inaugural Reading Campaign Wows Memphis
Literacy Mid-South's inaugural citywide reading campaign engaged more than 5000 Memphians in reading this year! read more »
Ex-Offender Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Learn How To Read
This great story by Commercial Appeal columnist Wendi Thomas chronicles the story of Charles, a student at Literacy Mid-South who has been able to change his life with the help of his tutor, Vicki Murrell. This inspiring story will bring tears to your eyes. read more »
Big Changes Help Stabilize Literacy Mid-South
Literacy Mid-South announces huge changes that will allow the organization to be more prepared for turbulent economic times, provide more services to adult learners, and truly meet the needs of other organizations throughout Memphis. read more »
