Literacy Mid-South

05/28/2026

It wouldn't be Literatini without your favorite local eats! 🥙 🍗 🍨 Every ticket includes unlimited access to food provided by these amazing local restaurants and chefs. Get yours today -> literacymidsouth.org/literatini-2026

Big Momma's and Granny's Catering | Good Groceries | Crumpys Wings | Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls | Kaye's Pints & Scoops

05/26/2026

We are excited to welcome back the wonderful Candy Bar Personal Bartending Service, who will be serving up some delicious non-alcoholic cocktails for our Literatini guests. Don't miss out on these wonderful flavors!

Tickets: literacymidsouth.org/literatini-2026

05/22/2026

Literatini is almost here! 🍸 We invite you to join us on June 6th for an evening of live music, craft cocktails, and delicious food in support of literacy for all in the Mid-South.

Tickets are selling quickly, so be sure to grab yours before they sell out at literacymidsouth.org (🔗 in bio).

05/21/2026

We are so excited to partner with Memphis River Parks Partnership on the creation of this storybook trail at Tom Lee Park which will feature the Shelby County A to Z picture book! Join us tomorrow at 4 PM for the ribbon cutting and a free copy of the book. Happy trails and happy reading! 🌳📗

Just in time for summer break, Memphis River Parks and Literacy Mid-South are launching a storybook trail at Tom Lee Park, a collaborative literacy project

05/20/2026

We want to introduce two new characters that have entered our story: Shakondia Renee Thomas as Adult Education Lead and Dr. Doneisha Odum as Literacy Initiatives Manager!

We are overjoyed that they have joined the team and excited for this new chapter. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

To learn more about them: https://www.literacymidsouth.org/meet-the-team

05/19/2026

That's a wrap! 🎬😎

Tutor901 tutors have officially finished the school year strong and we want to thank all our amazing partner schools and their incredible students. We are proud to be a part of your family and we look forward to all we will accomplish together next year.

In the meantime, enjoy the summer and don't forget to bring a book with you wherever you might roam! 📚🏖️

05/18/2026

Do you lead an organization that supports place-based literacy work with youth in Shelby County? You may be eligible to receive an LMS Literacy Zone Fund grant!

To learn more visit https://bit.ly/LMSLiteracyZoneFund and apply by 5/29!

05/16/2026

Experience Literatini to the Fullest with a VIP Ticket! ->literacymidsouth.org/literatini-2026

VIP tickets include unlimited food and open bar access, plus two voting tickets redeemable for full-sized drinks from your chosen vendor, so you can savor your favorite creation from our cocktail competitors.

05/14/2026

Are you an organization that serves children in grades K-5 over the summer? We want to give you free resources to help them maintain literacy skills and build a love of reading! 🌞📚

Apply here by May 15th: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/jWC5NK

05/13/2026

Good drinks, great people, and a cause worth celebrating. Literatini brings together new faces and longtime champions in support of Literacy Mid-South on one unforgettable night to fuel programs that make a difference all year long. 🍸 Grab your tickets today: literacymidsouth.org/literatini-2026