We are honored and grateful to announce that Reading With Mrs. Richardson has been awarded a $15,000 Neighborhood Partnership Grant (NPG) through the City of Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development's FY27 Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF). This investment reflects the City's commitment to supporting neighborhood-based organizations that create meaningful opportunities for Memphis residents and strengthen communities from within. The FY27 SCIF program awarded nearly $6...

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 gifted 140...

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 Civil Rights...