Online, In-Person, English and Spanish Programs Available!
Literacy Opens
Doors at Every Age
Literacy Programs Helping Tucson Learners Build Skills, Confidence, and Opportunity
Adult Programs
Basic Literacy, GED Prep & More
Adult and Workforce Education (AWE) supports adult learners to reach personal goals through building basic literacy skills, GED prep in English and Spanish, English language acquisition, digital skills, career exploration, and workforce skills.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Reading Seed
Reading Seed helps K – 2nd Grade learners build strong reading skills, develop confidence, identity as a reader, and discover the joy of learning that supports growth and long-term success.
School Programs
Stories that Soar!
Arts Integration Programs empower youth to embrace writing, creativity, and collaboration as tools for 21st-century success. Both direct-service and licensed versions are available.
Wherever you are in your learning journey, there is a place for you at Literacy Connects
Find support for you, your family, or your child's school.
Literacy Connects offers literacy programs for people of all ages, online or in person.
- Learn English
- Work toward your Spanish GED in English or Spanish
- Bring Reading Seed, Stories that Soar!, and StoryPlay to your school
- Develop your resume and digital skills
Whatever your goal may be, you will find people here who are ready to help you take your next step.
Wherever you are in your learning journey, there is a place for you at Literacy Connects.
Literacy Connects offers literacy programs for people of all ages, online or in person.
Literacy Connects offers literacy programs for people of all ages, online or in person.
- Learn English
- Work toward your Spanish GED in English or Spanish
- Bring Reading Seed, Stories that Soar!, and StoryPlay to your school
- Develop your resume and digital skills
Whatever your goal may be, you will find people here who are ready to help you take your next step.
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteer & Donate. Because Literacy is Power.
Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to the work we do. You don’t need teaching experience to make a meaningful difference! We provide the training and resources you need to support learners with confidence. Get started with a simple volunteer information session to learn more. Click the link below to learn more.
Donate
Your gift provides the support for helping children learn to love reading and writing, and adults better their communication, digital and reading skills, and helping them obtain their GED. When you give where you live, every dollar stays local and creates lasting change.
Feed the Magic Box!
Share your story with the Magic Box for a chance to see it brought to life by Stories That Soar! through a short film, a radio segment on Arizona Spotlight, or a live performance.
We Believe Learning Belongs to Everyone
Literacy is the greatest tool for breaking the cycle of poverty. That’s why we bring learners, families, volunteers, educators, schools, and donors together around one shared purpose: helping people develop the literacy and creative skills they need to reach their goals.
We're Helping Literacy Grow Across Tucson
Literacy Connects helps people from birth through 100 build skills, confidence, and new opportunities through literacy and creative expression.
You can learn in person or online. Programs support young children, students, adults, families, and educators at many different stages of learning. We also offer GED classes in English and Spanish, and workforce education, making more learning opportunities available to our community.
From adult education to youth creative arts programs in Tucson, there are many ways to take your next step.
Help Literacy Grow Across Tucson
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See What Literacy Makes Possible
Read stories from learners, families, teachers, and volunteers. See how learning builds confidence, creates joy, and opens new doors.
“I feel good about writing because I have so much where I can express myself. I love writing, it makes my thoughts come true!”
“My favorite part was that she gave me so many books.”
“My favorite part was that I really liked [my coach] because she let me read on my own and she gave me a lot of the books that I own”
“I had to speak only English when I had an interview. I passed the first interview and I received a second interview. They hired me! In my job, I talk only in English. My teacher helped me a lot how to talk with people. I have a dream; I want to speak very fluently English. I am going step-by-step. I’m the best. I never give up. I’m moving forward.”
“Literacy is an essential skill and the Reading Seed K-1 loop program makes so much sense and has been shown to be very effective. No only do I get to have fun reading with kids, I am part of an exciting program that can have an important impact on the kids’ lives but also for approaches in literacy.”
“I feel fortunate to be able to develop a relationship with my students and be another adult in their lives who can encourage them and share my love of reading with them.”
“I find it very fulfilling to be able to see the progress my students make over the course of a session or even a year.”
Every Number Represents a Story Worth Celebrating
Society thrives when literacy and creative expression are championed, fully supported and accessible to all individuals.
Take the First Step Toward Your Goal
Whether you want to build your own skills, get your school involved to help students become readers and writers, or give back, the first step is finding the right program. We’re here to help you get started.