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Words Alive

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Words Alive connects children, teens, and families in San Diego to the power of reading.

09/19/2026

📚🚗 COMING TO A SCHOOL NEAR YOU!

Ready to help —just by driving? ❤️

We’re looking for volunteers to help bring 20,000+ books to kids, teens, and working families across San Diego through Words on Wheels.

It’s simple: volunteer your time, get behind the wheel, and help put books into the hands of readers in our community. 📖

👉 Sign up for Words on Wheels:
https://bit.ly/WordsOnWheels2026

Let’s get San Diego reading! 💙

09/16/2026

Looking for a FREE family activity this September? Join us at the First 5 San Diego and Dr. Seuss Foundation Talk, Read, Sing event featuring:

📖 Bilingual Dr. Seuss story time
🎩 A special visit from the Cat in the Hat
🎨 Interactive literacy crafts
🎁 Free books and giveaways
🌟 Community resources
🔍 Explorer Pass with prizes!

On September 26 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. bring your little ones to the San Diego Central Library (Shiley Suite, 9th floor) and celebrate the joy of learning through talking, reading, and singing. Parking validation is available for up to two hours and accessible via public transit.

Get more information www.first5sandiego.org/talkreadsing

09/13/2026

📚 Books open doors. Literacy changes lives.

10News recently visited the Words Alive headquarters and spoke with Jose Cruz, highlighting 40 years of expanding access to books and education in San Diego.

His story is a powerful reminder of why Words Alive is committed to making reading matter for everyone.

💙 Together, we can put more books—and more opportunities—into the hands of children and families.

🎥 Watch the 10News story:
https://www.10news.com/videos/donate/give-a-book/san-diego-council-on-literacy-leader-jose-cruz-reflects-on-40-years-of-expanding-access-to-books-and-education

📖 Learn more about the Words Alive mission and history:
https://www.wordsalive.org/missionandhistory

09/12/2026

📚 September is National Literacy Month!

At Words Alive, we believe literacy is about so much more than learning to read. It’s about giving young people the confidence to explore new ideas, imagine new possibilities, and find their voices.

This month, we’re celebrating the power of books—and the incredible educators, families, volunteers, and community partners who help make books and literacy resources accessible to children and families across San Diego. 💙

When we come together, we can help more young people discover a lifelong love of reading and build the skills they need to thrive.

Let’s celebrate the joy and power of reading all month long! 📖✨

09/09/2026

🧳 New this year! Families attending the Talk, Read, Sing event on September 26 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. can participate in our Explorer Pass! Visit community partner booths, collect stamps, and earn a special prize while discovering free programs and resources that support young children and families. It's a fun way to explore, learn, and celebrate National Literacy Month together.

Will we see you there? Admission is FREE! Get more information and let us know if you are coming www.first5sandiego.org/talkreadsing

09/05/2026

🌊 PLAY IT FORWARD: STORIES OF KINDNESS

One small act can create a ripple that reaches farther than we ever know. 💛

At Words Alive, we see that ripple every day, in the smiles of children discovering a new story, in families building connections, and in the volunteers who show up with their time, kindness, and care.

This year, we’re looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers in North County to join our Family Literacy Program!

If you’ve been looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference close to home. Your language, your time, and your presence can help local children and families feel welcomed, supported, and connected.

🗣️ Spanish-speaking volunteers needed
📍 North County
🤝🏽 Join the Family Literacy Program volunteer team

One volunteer. One connection. One act of kindness. Then another.

To our Words Alive community and long-time supporters: thank you for helping kindness ripple outward. Together, let’s Play It Forward. 🌊

💛 Interested in volunteering? Learn more or reach out:
🌐 wordsalive.org
📧 [email protected]

09/03/2026

📚 Save the date! First 5 San Diego and Dr. Seuss Foundation are hosting a FREE Talk, Read, Sing event in celebration of National Literacy Month! Bring the whole family for bilingual story time, hands-on crafts, special appearances, community resources, free books, giveaways, and more.

🗓 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 San Diego Central Library (Shiley Suite, 9th floor)
🚗 Parking validation for up to two hours. Accessible via public transit

We hope to see you there! Get more information www.first5sandiego.org/talkreadsing

08/30/2026

📚 Community outreach matters! Words Alive events bring people together through the power of books and reading. Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared stories, and helped make literacy accessible and meaningful for our community! ❤️

08/29/2026

📚✨ Words Alive was LIVE at the KPBS San Diego Book Festival!

We loved bringing the joy of reading to the community through our outreach event and LIVE! reading. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, listened, shared, and celebrated stories with us!

08/28/2026

📚 Fact-Filled Friday: Back-to-School Edition! 🎒✨

The school bells are getting ready to ring, and we’ve got some numbers worth knowing! 🔢

Did you know…

🎓 54.4 million students ages 3 and older are estimated to be enrolled in K–12 this fall.

🍎 5.9 million teachers are getting ready to head back to classrooms—with nearly 57% teaching elementary or middle school.

📖 In 2024, there were about 5,600 bookstores and 4,200 office supply and stationery stores across the U.S.!✨ Whether you’re a student, teacher, caregiver, or lifelong learner, one thing is certain: learning happens in so many different ways!

Which fact surprised you most? 👇

Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools Back-to-School Fun Facts.

Explore the Census Bureau’s Back-to-School Fun Facts

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770 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.wordsalive.org/

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Water4Life Ministry
PO Box 23361

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