Join R2S, Christine W. Avery Learning Center, and area friends and families at the 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza! Bring the whole family for a day of holiday carnival games, prizes, music, performances, cotton candy, cocoa, and free lunch from Blessed Soul Food and Cooking With Comedy. PLUS, celebrated children’s book authors Jaha Avery and […]

Read 2 Succeed (R2S) is on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners. Join New Reading Tutor Training in January - Wednesday, 1/15, 22, and 29, 2025 from 6 PM - 8 PM on Zoom. *New tutors must complete all three days […]

📚✨ Join Read To Succeed for an Unforgettable Black Children’s Book Week Celebration! ✨📚 Read 2 Succeed is overjoyed to welcome local author Jorge Redmond as he shares his heartwarming and empowering new book, "Black Girl, Black Girl!" 🎉🌟 What to Expect: Live Read-Aloud: Watch Jorge bring his beautiful story to life with a dynamic […]

At Read 2 Succeed (R2S), we believe all children are capable, brilliant, and worthy of an education that affirms their full potential. We partner with families, schools, and volunteers to support K–5 students across Asheville and Buncombe County in becoming confident, joyful readers. Public schools—especially those serving Black and Brown students—are under-resourced and impacted by […]

Celebrate the season through the joy of arts and literature at Read 2 Succeed’s 4th Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza! This free, family-friendly event invites families to explore storytelling, creativity, and culture with reading-themed games, hands-on art activities, and free books for every child. Enjoy a vibrant BIPOC Holiday Market featuring local artisans, plus special appearances […]

Read 2 Succeed Volunteer Tutor Training Support local students in learning how to read! This 6-hour training (2 hours across three days) equips new volunteers with the background knowledge, tools, and skills to support aligned reading instruction with local K-5 students in Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools. All trainings take place on Zoom. […]

Celebrate Black Children’s Book Week with Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe! Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the PVA Community Center (1 Granada St., Asheville) for a free, family-friendly celebration filled with stories, play, and community connection. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Khalyn J. Solomon, pediatric speech-language pathologist and author of […]

📚🍦 Join Read 2 Succeed & The Hop Ice Cream for a Sweet Storytime! Celebrate Black History Month with us at The Hop Ice Cream (640 Merrimon Ave. #103, Asheville, NC 28804) on Sunday, February 15, as we share the inspiring story of Augustus Jackson, the “Father of Ice Cream,” featuring beloved children’s book Ice […]

Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe is hosting the Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair in partnership with American Federation of Teachers and AFPENC, with support from APRI, First Book, and other community partners. On Sunday, September 27, more than 30,000 free books will be available for children, families, educators, schools, and community […]