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Reading

How grassroots efforts in Fort Bend championed adult literacy programs

  • Mar 25

Houston Reads Day turns up the volume with Toro, party in Alief ISD

  • Mar 9

The Lit Ride: Wilson's Mobile Book Emporium

  • Feb 20
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11 Black History books that tell the story of Black Americans

  • Feb 3

Texas education leaders consider making Bible stories required reading

  • Jan 30

Magic of Storytelling makes special delivery to Spring 6th graders

  • Nov 3, 2025

Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro on 'Court of the Dead' adventure novel

  • Sep 23, 2025

Women's Storybook Project connects incarcerated moms with their kids

  • May 12, 2025

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Texas education leaders consider making stories from the Bible required reading in public schools

  • Jan 30
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Brooklyn Book Bodega feeds young minds by filling home shelves

  • Oct 3, 2025
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Houston Book Warehouse is a book lover's dream

  • Mar 31, 2025
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For Carol Burnett, reading has always been fundamental

  • Sep 19, 2024
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Data shows HISD schools in poverty areas less likely have librarian

  • Sep 6, 2024
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Barbershop Books cultivates joy of reading among Black boys

  • Aug 21, 2024
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Former educator champions Black-owned bookshop to promote literacy within the community

  • May 17, 2024
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Latina-owned publishing company providing bilingual books in Texas schools

  • Oct 6, 2023

Latest Stories

Houston's Tina Knowles makes stop in hometown for new book tour starting in April

H-Town, she's coming down! Mother of musical icon Beyonce, Tina Knowles, plans to visit her old stomping grounds ahead of her tour for her new book "Matriach."

  • Mar 21, 2025

Make a difference in a child's life as a Houston Reads Day volunteer

Nearly 75% of Houston third graders cannot read on level. On Friday, Feb. 28, join ABC13 and help share the magic of storytelling in celebration of Houston Reads Day.

  • Feb 6, 2025
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New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US

"There's a widening achievement gap in this country and it has worsened since the pandemic, especially for grade eight," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.

  • Jan 29, 2025

HISD schools in high poverty areas are less likely to have a librarian, data shows

When ABC13 asked for a list of schools without a librarian or a dedicated library, HISD said books are available to students, teachers are trained in their reading program, and its staffing model doesn't allow for librarians.

  • Sep 6, 2024

ABC13 surprises HISD second graders with hundreds of free Disney books

Reporter Daniela Hurtado and Disney VoluntEARS arrived at Cunningham Elementary on Thursday with the unexpected gift, allowing each second grader the chance to take home five free Disney books to start their own home libraries.

  • Apr 18, 2024