Room to Read envisions a world in which all children can pursue a quality education that prepares them to lead fulfilling lives and create positive change. Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read works to build a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality.

Our chapter supports Room to Read by training Kappa volunteers to promote literacy in local elementary schools through monthly read-alouds, reading activities, and library book donations.

What We Do

• Train Kappa volunteers to support youth literacy and reading engagement

• Conduct monthly read-alouds and interactive reading activities in elementary schools

• Donate 10 copies of a featured Room to Read South Africa storybook each month to school libraries

• Partner with schools to strengthen literacy initiatives that promote academic success

Who This Program Supports

• Elementary school students and school communities

• Educators and school libraries

• Families and caregivers supporting youth literacy

✅ Featured Downloads

✅ Start Here: Literacy Program Fact Sheet (PDF) — What the program is, how it works, and how to participate → [literacy-program-fact-sheet]

• Room to Read Partnership (PDF) — Overview of Partnership with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, INC → [Download Link]

• Room to Read School Partner Information Sheet (PDF) — Overview for schools, expectations, and benefits → [Download Link]

• Book Titles and Authors (PDF)  → [Download Link]

• Room to Read Program Flyer (PDF) — Public-facing flyer for outreach and recruitment → [Download Link]

✅ RELATED LINKS

National / Program Links

• Room to Read (National) — Program information, literacy impact, and education initiatives → [Link]

• Room to Read Literacy Programs — Overview of literacy model and resources → [Link]

• Donate - Give to national program, consider San Antonio (TX) Alumni for Org. Name,  →Giving Options

Literacy Resources

• Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) — Free reading resources and activities for families → [Link]

• International Literacy Association — Literacy research and classroom tools → [Link]

• Scholastic Parents — Reading tips and book lists by grade level → [Link]

Local (Customize for San Antonio)

• San Antonio Public Library — Youth reading programs and literacy support → [Link]

• San Antonio Independent School District — Student literacy resources → [Link

✅ GET INVOLVED

Want to support Room to Read? Here are a few ways:

• Volunteer to participate in monthly read-alouds and reading activities

• Help coordinate school partnerships and library donations

• Support outreach by distributing program flyers and recruiting volunteers

• Donate to expand the number of books and schools we can support

✅ Notify us of Reading Events or information → [Program Suggestion Form]   Select the Room to Read Program Options
✅ Contact Us → info@sanantonionupes.org