Literacy Now

Literacy Now Literacy Now (formerly Making It Better) is a Houston area non-profit organization empowering children and families through literacy and life skills.

A special thank you to our great partners at Phillips 66 for participating in a Group Storytime at Alief Collins Element...
06/18/2026

A special thank you to our great partners at Phillips 66 for participating in a Group Storytime at Alief Collins Elementary School!

Our Group Storytimes are quick, fun, and impactful! PLUS, each child will receive a copy of the book read to take home.

Interested in signing up for a Group Storytime? Email us at [email protected].

Are you enjoying your summer travels? Make sure to mark your calendar for Literacy Now's Magnums Make a Difference Gala,...
06/16/2026

Are you enjoying your summer travels? Make sure to mark your calendar for Literacy Now's Magnums Make a Difference Gala, Passport to Pages, happening on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Houston Grand Hotel - River Oaks.

We're excited to honor Steve Kesten and Lynne & Bret Pardue, with Jennifer & Brent Howard and Carolyn Roch & John Haley as our Gala Chairs. Don’t miss out on a night where literacy opens up new worlds.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our YP group's summer social!It was a fantastic evening of networking and comm...
06/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our YP group's summer social!

It was a fantastic evening of networking and community service at McIntyre's, supporting our summer program scholars.

If you're interested in becoming a part of our YP group, feel free to reach out via email to [email protected]

Be sure to follow our NEW Instagram page to stay updated on all YP activities.

Visit: https://bit.ly/3S6akKC

Throwback to this past Houston Reads Day! We are still buzzing from our largest event yet, thanks to our amazing volunte...
06/11/2026

Throwback to this past Houston Reads Day! We are still buzzing from our largest event yet, thanks to our amazing volunteers, staff, and sponsors who made an impact on our community.

Get ready for the 7th annual Houston Reads Day on Friday, February 26, 2027! We look forward to continuing our mission of impacting our community through literacy!

Thank you to our great friends at Deloitte for their support during their Impact Day! Their employees generously donate...
06/09/2026

Thank you to our great friends at Deloitte for their support during their Impact Day! Their employees generously donated over 350 books and crafted encouraging notes for our scholars, inspiring them on their reading journeys.

We truly appreciate your commitment to empowering kids to read.

This summer, Literacy Now is proud to launch its largest-ever Reading Intervention summer program yet, reaching more tha...
06/09/2026

This summer, Literacy Now is proud to launch its largest-ever Reading Intervention summer program yet, reaching more than 190 K-5 students across Houston!

We are partnering with Alief Independent School District, Étoile Academy Charter School, Life Streams Community Outreach Inc., and Sheldon ISD to support struggling readers and strengthen literacy skills all summer long.

This vital program greatly reduces the summer slide many children experience, and we can’t wait to witness the remarkable progress they will make.

We're looking to add to our Literacy Now team! We're hiring a paid part-time intern to support our team and gain hands ...
06/06/2026

We're looking to add to our Literacy Now team!

We're hiring a paid part-time intern to support our team and gain hands on insight into the non-profit world.

This flexible hybrid opportunity is ideal for someone who is organized, collaborative, and ready to learn while making an impact in the community.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/3R8vo2L

We're hiring Reading Interventionists for the upcoming school year! Join our team to help students build stronger readi...
06/05/2026

We're hiring Reading Interventionists for the upcoming school year!

Join our team to help students build stronger reading skills and greater confidence through small group instructions and support.

This part-time opportunity runs from September 8, 2026 through May 7, 2027.

Interested in making a impact? Apply today: https://bit.ly/3R8vo2L

Join our Page Turner summer read-alongs, where students and families can celebrate the season, avoid the ""summer slide,...
06/04/2026

Join our Page Turner summer read-alongs, where students and families can celebrate the season, avoid the ""summer slide,"" and build strong literacy habits all summer long.

Check out these fantastic books to add to your reading list:

Hot Dog by Doug Salati

Wild Summer: Life in the Heat by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss

Everything You Need for a Treehouse by Carter Higgins and Emily Hughes

06/01/2026

Hear from our Young Professionals Group President about the exciting launch of their new Instagram page!

Make sure to join them at Mcintyre's Houston for an evening of networking and group service, as they prepare materials for our summer programs.

Thursday, June 11 from 6 - 8 pm.

Be sure to follow their new instagram at https://bit.ly/3Rd6BKX.

RSVP at [email protected]

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14781 Memorial Drive #25
Houston, TX
77079

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+17135840161

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