There’s something truly special about giving a child a book for Christmas. It’s more than a gift; it’s a message that says, you matter, your story matters, and your future is bright. Students at Grahamwood Elementary choose books for Christmas. This holiday season, Reading With Mrs. Richardson had the joy of spreading that message across multiple schools and communities, making sure students had books of their very own to unwrap and keep. At Millington Early Learning Center

We just wrapped up our last Books, Beats & Bloom weekend, and our hearts are honestly so full. A huge shoutout to Raleigh Egypt Middle School and Principal Dr. Curry for letting us use the school space. You made it possible for our kids to learn, grow, and create in a space where they already feel seen. This weekend, our students dove into the world of Stax Records , and they were all in. We talked about how Stax shaped music and the arts for people of color during the Civ

At Reading With Mrs. Richardson , we’re all about bringing stories to life, real stories, the kind that make you stop, think, and feel proud of where we’ve come from. During our second Books, Beats & Bloom session at Raleigh Egypt Middle School , we had one of those unforgettable moments. Our guest was Ms. Dwania Kyles , one of the brave students known as The Memphis 13, the first group of Black first graders to integrate Memphis City Schools back in 1961. Imagine being jus

On Saturday, we officially launched our first session of Books, Beats & Bloom: A Literacy Pop-Up Experience —and it was nothing short of transformational. Held at Raleigh Egypt Middle School, our focus was on the historic 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike, but the conversations, creativity, and energy from our youth proved that history is still very much alive. 🖼️ Walking Through History Students began the session with a gallery walk featuring powerful images from th

This month, Reading With Mrs. Richardson was honored to partner with Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry to bring the joy of reading into the...

There’s something magical happening, y’all, and I had to let you in on it! We’re working on a project that’s been years in the making in...

This summer, Reading With Mrs. Richardson proudly distributed over 2,000 culturally relevant books to children across Memphis and the...

Fall 2023 Recap: Empowering Young Scholars at Raleigh Egypt Middle School Students from Raleigh Egypt Middle pose after a daily session....

Hey friends,We’re so excited to share some BIG news with you! 📣 Reading With Mrs. Richardson has officially launched our first-ever...

Celebrating Success: Reading With Mrs. Richardson's 2023 Impact Report At Reading With Mrs. Richardson, we believe in the transformative...

Meet Amir and Zuri, twin second graders who just moved to Shelby County. Follow their adventures as they ride, bounce, and jook around...

March 2023 we held our inagural Literacy Festival! Reading with Mrs. Richardson organized a free festival that welcomed 150 students from...

#GiveCampMemphis was AWESOME! I am truly grateful for what this organization offers. Left to Right: Storm O'Bryant, Andrea Churchville,...

Happy retirement, daddy. For as long as I can remember, my dad's name has always been associated with being a police officer. As a kid, I...

When I decided to leave television, I knew I wanted to continue my love of authentic storytelling. I was so fortunate to be able to do...

Growing up in the country is one of my favorite experiences as a child. My maternal grandad, Arthur Young (AY), Sr.'s old barn My chores...