Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, in collaboration with Scholastic, expands its K-3 Home Library program to benefit all rising 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students, media specialists and librarians statewide
Books Behind Bars: How Reading Connects Families
James Pond President, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation My dad went to jail for business-related crimes when I was 14, right in the middle of teaching me how to drive a stick shift. My brother was 11, and my sister was 7 years old. Imagine learning what indicted...
“Tenn Under 10, Powered by PNC” Awards Scholarships to 3rd Graders Overcoming Obstacles to Literacy
PRESS RELEASEMay 2, 2023 Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s initiative recognizes 10 third graders as “Little Literacy Leaders” based on their ability to overcome challenges as they learn to read NASHVILLE, May 2, 2023 -- Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation...
Being a Deployed Dad: How Books Can Connect Military Families
“Hey Kid, you have two options,” my high school English teacher said to me. “Option 1: We talk about the military and how it could be a positive move for your future. Option 2: We open this envelope and have a different conversation.” At age 18, my life came down to two options, based on SAT scores in an envelope. I never opened the envelope, but I made the decision that day to join the United States Marines.
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation Connects Military Families During the Holidays with a Gift of 10,000 Books for Virtual Storytime
Through its “Literacy Lights” initiative, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation partners to provide Tennessee military service members and their children with books to read together while they are apart.
GELF donates books to cityCURRENT’s annual Samaritan’s Feet Shoe Distribution
https://youtu.be/ODBwopd1MLc On October 14, cityCURRENT’s Samaritan’s Feet provided shoes and Hope bags full of goodies for hundreds of children. The Hope bags included dental kits from Delta Dental of Tennessee and over 1,600 books from Governor's...
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation Announces 2022-2023 Educator Advisory Council to Help Combat Learning Loss Across Tennessee
28 educators from across Tennessee will work together to strengthen early literacy PRESS RELEASE September 20, 2022 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) today announced its 2022-2023 Educator Advisory Council, 28 educators from rural, urban,...
Tennessee Titans, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation Co-host Annual ‘Rookies Read’ Event at Nashville Public Library
PRESS RELEASE June 23 2022 Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans and Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) recently partnered to host the annual ‘Rookies Read’ event for local children at Nashville Public Library’s Looby Branch Library. The event aims to...
Nearly One Million Books Coming to TN Homes to Spur Summer Reading and Help “Stop the Slide!” Through First Statewide K-3 Book Delivery Program, Serving 162K Students
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, in collaboration with Scholastic, expands its K-3 Home Library program to benefit 162,000 teachers and students across Tennessee, marking the first statewide roll-out of an at-home book delivery program for K-3 students PRESS...
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation Partners with the Nashville Predators to Encourage Families to Get Outdoors & Get Reading at Storybook Trails
During National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, the Nashville Predators join Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to promote the Foundation’s Storybook Trail program at 36 parks across Tennessee, connecting literacy and physical activity for families