The Top 10 Read 2 Succeed Blog Posts of 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re celebrating a year of community, connection, and meaningful literacy work on the Read 2 Succeed blog. From family reading guides to community partnerships and advocacy resources, these posts reflect the heart of our mission: bringing books, joy, and equity to every reader in Asheville and Buncombe County.

Check out our top ten blog posts from the past year:

1. Ten Stories of Change, Courage, and Belonging for Children
This post highlighted books that honor immigrant experiences and build empathy and understanding. It quickly became a favorite among families and educators looking for thoughtful stories that center courage, belonging, and community.

2. Celebrate National Family Literacy Month with Read 2 Succeed
Published in November, this post shared practical tips, free resources, and creative ideas to help families make reading a joyful part of everyday life. It offered simple ways to strengthen family literacy routines at home.

3. 7 Free Summer Reading Programs Kids (and Parents) Will Love 
We rounded up seven exciting summer reading programs (some national, some right here in Asheville) that are easy to join and totally free. Whether your child is into silly stories, graphic novels, or picture books, there’s something on this list to keep them turning pages all summer long.

4. 10 Juneteenth Children’s Books
Released in June, this post curated a thoughtful list of children’s books that help families explore the history and significance of Juneteenth through engaging and age-appropriate storytelling.

5. Ten Children’s Books Supporting the Transition to Kindergarten
Designed to support families with young learners, this post shared book recommendations that help children feel confident, excited, and prepared for the transition into kindergarten.

6. Read 2 Succeed Recommends: Black Girl, Black Girl by Jorge Redmond and Ali Kamanda
This recommendation spotlighted a powerful book by an Asheville native and included a free family reading guide and extension activities to deepen engagement and conversation.

7. Black Children’s Book Week 2025 in Asheville
This post celebrated Black children’s literature and creators by highlighting local events, community read-alouds, and opportunities to uplift Black voices in storytelling.

8. Meet Traqoya G: Read 2 Succeed's New Tutor & Volunteer Coordinator
We shared a quick and fun interview with our new Tutor & Volunteer Coordinator, Traqoya! 

9. Five Ways to Support Read 2 Succeed in 2025
Published early in the year, this post outlined meaningful ways supporters could get involved, from volunteering as a reading tutor to becoming a sustaining donor and learning more about the local literacy landscape.

10. Community Feedback Opportunities: Advocate for Education
This timely call to action encouraged community members to engage in local education planning and advocacy, emphasizing the importance of literacy voices in shaping policies and funding decisions.

Looking Ahead to 2026
Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting the Read 2 Succeed blog throughout the year. Each post helped build community, spark curiosity, and strengthen our shared commitment to literacy justice. We look forward to continuing this work together in the year ahead, one story at a time.