Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation partners with school districts and charter schools across the state to deliver books and resources to eligible and participating students and teachers. The latest selected books are…
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K–3
2022 K-3 Home Library Book Activities & Booker’s Book Club
GELF is promoting the importance of reading over the summer to combat learning loss. As part of that initiative we are providing activities related to Booker’s Book Club and the K-3 Home Library program books that students are receiving this summer…
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K-3 Home Library Frequently Asked Questions
What is the K-3 Home Library program? Who does the K-3 Home Library program serve? Find the answers to these questions and more…
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2022 K-3 Home Library Book List
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation partners with school districts and charter schools across the state to deliver books and resources to eligible and participating students and teachers. The latest selected books are…
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K-3 Family Reading Time at Home Guides
Reading time together at home is a special time. Whether you receive books from school, check out books from the local library, or choose one from books you already have at home, you may be looking for tips to help make reading time at home even more enjoyable. As...
Student Learning at Home: K-3rd Grade Reading Activities & Suggestions
As part of our K-3rd Grade Summer Reading pilot, we provide students with high-quality books and literacy resources to prevent reading and learning loss over the summer months. We partner with book-gifting organizations, piloting a Summer Collection from Dolly...
GELF Annual Reports
Below are links to Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s previous Annual Reports and Year in Review that highlight fiscal year growth. FY2019 Year in Review FY2018 Annual Report FY2017 Annual Report
Why Early Literacy Matters Fact Sheet: Birth-5 Impacts
Below is a link to our Why Early Literacy Matters Fact Sheet. This graphic outlines the impacts of reading, literacy and books in the home on a young child’s early brain development. These statistics have been compiled and summarized from research studies and reports...
State of Early Literacy Fact Sheet: Impacts on Education, Health, Workforce and Crime
Below is a link to our State of Early Literacy Fact Sheet. This one-pager outlines current statewide and national 3rd grade reading proficiency levels and the impact of literacy and 3rd grade reading on education, workforce development and crime. These statistics have...
Speaker Request Form & Speaker Kit: Bios & Headshots
As a thought leader for early literacy in Tennessee, the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) team is available to speak at any local or statewide events to spread the message of early literacy. These events can range from local sponsoring organization meetings...