Welcome Back!

Hooray, you’re here! 🎉 We can’t wait for giggles during read-alouds, high-fives after tricky words, and all the little “ta-da!” moments that make our days so fun.

Returning coaches: we’re aiming for you to start around the week of 10/13. New coaches: we hope to welcome you 1–2 weeks after, once onboarding is complete.

Thanks for being the heart of this community — we’re so glad you’re back! 💕

Training: Are You Registered?

Huge thanks to everyone who’s already registered for training — you’re the best! If you haven’t signed up yet, no worries — just click the link and hit “Register for Training” at the top of the page. It only takes a minute, and we don’t want you to miss out!

✨ New Volunteers (new to Literations or away 12+ months): Click here

🌟 Returning Volunteers (served in 2024–25): Click here

Onboarding

Another big thanks to everyone who’s already jumped in with onboarding — you’re making things so easy for the year ahead! Again, if you haven’t had a chance yet, no worries — just follow the links below to get set:

✨ Onboarding for New Volunteers

🌟 Onboarding for Returning Volunteers

New Books!

We’re excited to share the new read-aloud books that will be at every site this year! These titles were carefully recommended and vetted by a group of your peers on the Read Aloud Task Force, keeping in mind topics our students love — from humor and sports to biographies — and reflecting the broad diversity of the students we serve.



Here’s what’s new:

• I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud, Max Greenfield 
• Just Help, Sonia Sotomayor
• The Proudest Blue, Ibtihaj Muhammad 
• The Thing Lou Couldn't Do, Ashley Spires
• Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Johanna Ho
• The Interpreter, Olivia Abtahi
• Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World, Katherine Halligan
• Inspirational Soccer Stories for Young Superstars, The Blue Horse Press

These books are a wonderful way to spark fun discussions, curiosity, and connection with students — and to celebrate stories that reflect their experiences and the communities they come from. 🌟

Summer Reading

We’d love to hear about a favorite book you read over the summer. Please share the title, author, and any thoughts you have about the book. 📚 

• Share books here.
• View responses here

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15–October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic communities.

Local Events

• Latinx Heritage Night at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
• Storytime with Laura Macias at the Boston Public Library



Educational Resources

• Explore a curated collection of over 100 titles celebrating Hispanic and Latinx cultures, available at Boston Public Library branches. Explore the Collection
• Smithsonian Latino Center: Hispanic Heritage Month Resources. Explore lesson plans, activities, and multimedia resources celebrating Hispanic and Latinx history, culture, and contributions. Explore the Resources

Coaching Quick Tips

Friendly reminder, coaches! As we jump into the new school year, don’t forget to visit the LINK Training Hub. It’s packed with tips, resources, and training to help you strengthen your mentoring skills and make your sessions even more engaging. Take a few minutes to explore—it’s all there to support you!