Through our Storybook Trail program, we partner with Tennessee State Parks Conservancy, city parks and outdoor areas to create enriching outdoor reading experiences for children and families to connect literacy with a fun, physical activity. Our role is to amplify the...
.Our Storybook Trail program now includes 51 trails in Tennessee, including locations at 24 state parks. Below is a list and map for each location. Please zoom in on the map to view the locations of all trails. Current Trails A.K. Bissell Park - Oak Ridge...
In expanding the Storybook Trail program, we do have branding guidelines and marketing requirements to ensure proper recognition of Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and our funding partners and to ensure that trail design is consistent statewide. Our...
Below are links to Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s previous Annual Reports and Year in Review that highlight fiscal year growth. FY2019 Year in Review FY2018 Annual Report FY2017 Annual Report
Below is a link to our Why Early Literacy Matters Fact Sheet. This graphic outlines the impacts of reading, literacy and books in the home on a young child’s early brain development. These statistics have been compiled and summarized from research studies and reports...
Below is a link to our State of Early Literacy Fact Sheet. This one-pager outlines current statewide and national 3rd grade reading proficiency levels and the impact of literacy and 3rd grade reading on education, workforce development and crime. These statistics have...
As a thought leader for early literacy in Tennessee, the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) team is available to speak at any local or statewide events to spread the message of early literacy. These events can range from local sponsoring organization meetings...
To ensure brand consistency among our communications and marketing, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation has branding and messaging guidelines that we require partners and programs to follow when acknowledging the Foundation or one of its programs. Below is a link to...
Below is a link to Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation’s tri-fold marketing brochure, highlighting our mission, vision and programs statewide. Click here to download the Tri-fold Brochure. For more specific program-related brochures, please visit the Resource...
Below are links to several video spots that Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation has put together to tell our story and explain our early literacy mission in Tennessee. Animated Overview Video Celebrating 15 Years of Early Literacy: Legacy Video As we celebrate 15...
