A new community initiative designed to support early reading development through access to high-quality, phonics-aligned resources. Powered by Strong Readers at the Commit Partnership.
What: Decodable Literacy Hub Launch Celebration
When: Thursday, May 8 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Where: Hampton-Illinois Branch Library, 2951 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75224
The Decodable Literacy Hub provides families, educators, and community partners with decodable books and tools grounded in the science of reading. These resources help students strengthen foundational reading skills and support families with strategies to encourage reading at home.
Decodable books are written using a structured phonics approach, allowing children to read independently by applying the letter-sound relationships they’ve already learned—not guessing or relying on pictures.
These books:
Research shows that decoding is essential to reading comprehension. If a child can’t read the words, they can’t understand the story. Decodable books offer an inclusive, effective way to build this critical skill—giving every child the opportunity to become a successful reader.
"Every child deserves the chance to become a confident reader. By offering access to decodable books grounded in the science of reading, we’re empowering families—our children’s first and most important teachers—to support learning at home. Together, we’re helping students build strong reading foundations that will carry them through 3rd grade and beyond." -Amber Shields, Managing Director, Early Matters Dallas
Celebrate the opening of our first Decodable Literacy Hub and learn more about how you can support early literacy in your community.