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Delaware Literacy Alliance

We bring together libraries, schools, nonprofits, and state partners around one shared goal: that every Delawarean, at every age, has the support to read, learn, and thrive. Our job is to connect the people already doing this work so their efforts add up to something bigger. Whether you are looking for supports, teach, volunteer, or are simply curious, there is a place for you here.
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About the Alliance

We convene partners representing communities across the lifespan, including early childhood, school-aged, adult learners, healthcare, business, government, and more, so that literacy work in Delaware is coordinated rather than duplicated.

Our members include representatives from the Delaware Division of Libraries, the Delaware Department of Education, Literacy Delaware, United Way of Delaware, the Delaware Readiness Teams, the Delaware Community Foundation, Read Aloud Delaware, the International Literacy Association, ChristianaCare, Reach Out and Read, and more.

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One table for the people and programs already supporting Delaware to read.
Engage
Raise awareness of the services available and the work still to be done
Grow
Reflect on data, progress, and collaborate on future-looking initiatives to close the literacy gap in the First State.
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September is Literacy Month

Literacy Month Highlights

A month of readings, spotlights, and member events across Delaware. Here is what our partners have planned.

August 29

Grand opening of NOMA Library in Wilmington
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September 8

Book talk with Dr. Dana Suskind + Lt. Governor Gay at the Duck Creek Library
Learn More and Register

September 26

Spotlight Delaware First State Fun Day
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All month

FREE programming available at Delaware Libraries
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Reading is Magic

Secretary of Education, Cindy Marten, shares her belief that reading unlocks worlds you didn’t even know existed. Learn about how the Delaware Department of Education is leaning into literacy.

Honoring Dolly Parton's Legacy in Delaware

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides free books to Delaware children from ages 0-5. Learn more.

A NOTE FORM OUR INTERIM Co-Chair

We all have a vested interest in closing the literacy gap in Delaware. If we have a strong state of readers, we will set ourselves up for a stronger community and economy. Literacy is a foundational skill that can change everything. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside amazing community partners, and families to spread the word about programming in the state and collaborate on solutions.

Emily Hershman, Interim Co-Chair of the Delaware Literacy Alliance, Delaware Division of Libraries

Save the date

Tuesday, September 8

A joint convening co-hosted by the Delaware Literacy Alliance and the Delaware Early Childhood Commission, bringing our two coalitions into one room to align on early literacy across the state.

Date
Tuesday, September 8
Time
Beginning at 3:00 PM EST
Location
Duck Creek Regional Library, 22 South Main Street, Smyrna, DE 19977
Hosts
Delaware Literacy Alliance & Delaware Early Childhood Commission
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