September 9, 2020PRESS RELEASE Nissan’s long-time support of Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation has helped send books to 116,000+ children in Middle Tennessee since 2005 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2020)-- Nissan North America deepened its investment in and...
Governor Lee, Tennessee Titans Take to Social Media to Kick Off Early Literacy Month with #TeamReadTN Challenge
September 1, 2020PRESS RELEASE Follow Tennessee’s biggest influencers on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook throughout September as they support Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s efforts to strengthen early literacy in Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 1,...
Join #TeamReadTN & Help Build TN’s Lifelong PlayBOOK!
We are excited to launch Team Read TN (#TeamReadTN) in support of Early Literacy Month this September. Some of Tennessee’s most prominent figures, including Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee, Tennessee Titans staff and the Tennessee Titans Wives...
2,100 Tennessee Students & Educators to Receive Free Summer Learning Packs in the Mail
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, will provide 2,100 students and educators in Tennessee with summer take-home book packs at no cost to families or school districts. All...
30,000 Tennessee Students to Receive Free Books Over the Summer
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation announces its K-3rd Grade Summer Reading pilot to provide 30,000 students in Tennessee with six books, piloting a Summer Collection from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, at no cost to families or school districts. All...
Nat’l Volunteer Week: Help Us Celebrate Our Early Literacy Superheroes!
This week, National Volunteer Week, we are celebrating the 700+ volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to early literacy in Tennessee through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Storybook Trails, Book Buses, Caregiver Engagement and K-3rd Grade...
New Caregiver Engagement Program from Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation: ReadyRosie Statewide Partnership
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation is committed to continuing the important work of our early literacy programs and partnerships, especially during this unique and challenging time. As we respond in ways that continue to support our mission, vision and the children...
Meet Booker, the GELF Owl Mascot
Dear Governor's Early Literacy Foundation Friends, My name is Booker, and I am Governor's Early Literacy Foundation's mascot and favorite owl friend. Thank you so much for helping me find my name. I love the name Booker because I love books and...
A Letter from GELF President James Pond: COVID-19
Dear Friends, As we all navigate through this time of uncertainty, I wanted to provide an update on how Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation is addressing the COVID-19 virus. We are continuing to monitor the situation and follow the guidance of the CDC and...
Celebrating 15 Years & Turning the Page to the Next Chapter
On January 7, Governor's Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) hosted our annual Statewide Partner Dinner at the Tennessee State Museum. During the special event, we celebrated the Foundation's 15 year anniversary and "turned the page" to the next chapter with our...