The Literacy Council of St. Petersburg

08/26/2026

What a legacy. 😇

Not Dolly!

The whole For Reading Addicts team is devastated.

This world has lost a precious person, we are all lost for words.

Beyond the imagination library, Dolly was such an integral part of my childhood memories. I am so incredibly sad today.

Imagination Library. https://forreadingaddicts.co.uk/dolly-partons-imagination-library/

08/26/2026

Everyone handles stress differently—but no one has to handle it alone. Don’t be afraid to reach out to friends, school counselors, or other trusted adults in your life for help.

You can also text, call or chat the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for support anytime.

💙 For more help, call: 727-388-1220 or click: SuncoastCenter.org

08/26/2026

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08/25/2026

“𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙖𝙧.” -𝘋𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘯

Today we remember and celebrate Dolly Parton. Beyond her extraordinary career, Dolly was a lifelong champion of reading. Through her Imagination Library, she helped put millions of books into the hands of children and encouraged generations of young readers to discover the magic of a good story.

📖: https://loom.ly/EjP9wSs

From her story to the stories she helped put into the hands of children, Dolly's legacy will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.

08/25/2026

Scholarship opportunity!

BREAKING BARRIERS SCHOLARSHIP

Ten students will receive $1,000 scholarships to support their educational journey in advertising, marketing, public relations, or a related field.

This opportunity is open to individuals who were formerly incarcerated or who have one or more currently incarcerated parents.

Eligibility:
• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or graduated within the past yeara
• Attending or recently graduated from a college/university in California, Florida, North Carolina, New York, or Texas
• Pursuing or holding a degree in advertising, marketing, public relations, or a related field

📅 Application deadline: August 21, 2026 at 5 PM PT
📩 To apply: Email Kim L. Hunter at [email protected]

Help spread the word and share this opportunity with a student who may be eligible!

08/25/2026

Today we lost a woman whose generosity changed what is possible for millions of children.
Dolly Parton believed that every child, regardless of their family’s income or zip code, deserved to own books and build a home library. Through the Imagination Library, she turned that belief into millions of free books mailed directly into children’s hands since 1995 — one of the most significant literacy interventions in American history, built not on policy, but on one woman’s conviction that access to books is not a luxury.
Her voice may be gone, but her mission is not. We will keep showing up, book by book, family by family, because she taught an entire generation of literacy organizations that this work matters and that it is possible.
Thank you, Dolly. We will carry this forward.

05/29/2026

“I don’t think so, honey. Don’t ever get me started on that again.”

05/02/2026

The Juvenile Welfare Board is a nationally-accredited organization providing children with opportunities to lead healthy & successful lives.

05/01/2026

We don't know what's most beautiful, here. The humans, the landscape, the bus, or the books. 🥰📚📖

05/01/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟
Are you passionate about supporting youth development? We have exciting part-time opportunities available for Youth Workers at our center!
Position: Youth Workers
🕒 30 Hour Part-Time Positions Available
💰 $18.00 – 19.12 per hour (plus health benefits, sick, and vacation time)
As a Youth Worker, you'll play a crucial role in guiding and supporting the educational, emotional, and social development of youth ages 6 - 13.
Requirements:
🔹 DCF 40-hour childcare training preferred
🔹 High school diploma or GED
🔹 Background screening required
We are an equal opportunity employer, maintain a drug-free workplace, and comply with ADA regulations.
Apply:
📍 Visit us at 2335 22nd Avenue South
💻 Online at sanderlinfamilycenter.org/employment/
Application deadline: May 8, 2026.
Join us in making a positive impact in our community! Spread the word and apply today.