helping youth read

We want to help young people to become better readers and thinkers. Our platform connects you with resources about literacy and features wordsmiths of color.

Our goal is to not only change the narrative of recognizing diversity within reading. We also hope to bring an equal playing field for Black and Brown youth within our education system.

recent blogs


Oral Reading Fluency

 

Teen Stories: Booklist Inspired by Jerri Craft’s Graphic Novel “New Kid”

Democratizing AI with POC

Crystal Allen-Children’s Author

Reading Pictures with Struggling Readers

 

Evaluating Literature with BIPOC

our services

Tutoring

As a parent or educator, you know that teaching reading is a major goal so that youth can be great citizens.

Literacy Programming

We provide afterschool or summer programming to integrate S.T.E.A.M with reading. Once youth read the book we discuss concepts, vocabulary, and then we provide activities in S.T.E.A.M to reinforce the concepts taught.

Additionally, we are connected to storytellers where the creatives can tell oral stories. Oral storytelling can enhance listening, viewing, comprehension, and oral fluency.

Professional Development

If your school would like to have a workshop on literacy, we will come to your school and assess your needs first. Based on your needs, we will provide a training so that your staff.

Tips for Parents

Find great tips for your child no matter their reading level or interest

Tips for Educators

From one educator to another: advice and resources for your classroom

About

Learn more about Pennez; who we are and what we do