LITERACY • CONFIDENCE • EMPOWERMENT
Black girls read.
Black girls rise.
A joyful literacy and leadership home where young readers discover books, grow brave voices, and rise into every possibility.
Founded in 2011 by Dr. Louise E. Vincent
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open a book.
open a future.
open a future.
OUR WHY
Every child deserves to feel seen in a story.
Black Girls Read & Rise Foundation was born from Dr. Louise E. Vincent’s research and a call to close literacy gaps through access, encouragement, and community.
Founder · Educator · Literacy Advocate
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Dr. Louise E. Vincent
Black Girls Read & Rise Foundation began with a question that became a calling: what changes when every child has access to books, belief, and a community cheering them on?
While completing her doctoral research at Southern University and A&M College, Dr. Vincent saw the real people behind the reading-proficiency statistics. She built Black Girls Read & Rise in 2011 to help young readers grow in skill, confidence, and possibility.
“When children learn to read with confidence, they gain the power to rise, lead, and create brighter futures.”
THE READING ROOM
A book can be the beginning of everything.
Explore stories by age, mood, reading style, and the things that make you feel most like you.
Little Readers
Read-alouds, picture books, phonics fun, and big imagination for K–2.
Open the shelf →Growing Readers
Chapter books, vocabulary, friendship, courage, and adventure for grades 3–5.
Open the shelf →Bold Readers
Identity, leadership, Black history, writing, and future-building for middle & high school.
Open the shelf →what should
I read
next?
PERSONALIZED BOOK FINDER
Let’s find a story that feels like you.
Take a 30-second quiz and get a joyful reading recommendation.
THE RISE READERS ADVENTURE
Six weeks of reading, creativity, and Black girl magic.
Follow Amara through a magical library where every chapter unlocks courage, language, imagination, and a brighter future.
The Door to the Hidden Library
Discover your reader superpower.
The Book With No Ending
Write, imagine, and finish the story.
The Village of Lost Words
Collect powerful new words.
The Mirror That Speaks
Practice confidence and “I Am” affirmations.
The Bridge of Brave Choices
Lead with kindness and courage.
The Rise Readers Celebration
Reflect, graduate, and keep rising.
Little Rise Readers: K–2 • Rise Readers: Grades 3–5 • caregiver-managed
THE RISE RESOURCE HUB
Every reader has a place to begin.
Choose your path for practical help, inspiration, and next steps.
Choose a path to see what is waiting for you.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
— Dr. SeussRISE IN CONFIDENCE
Her voice matters.
Her story matters.
She matters.
Confidence journals, identity affirmations, young-author tools, Black author spotlights, leadership activities, and a soft place to grow.
Explore the Rise Club →RISE TOGETHER
Reading is better when the whole family rises.
Simple, joyful tools for busy families, classrooms, libraries, churches, and community leaders.
- Family reading-night guides
- Printable reading logs & activity packs
- Black-author book lists
- Book-club kits & classroom challenges
How can I help my reader?
Find gentle, practical support for every reading stage.
Bring BGRR to your school.
Request a workshop, book drive, reading club, or partnership.
THE RISE READERS CLUB
More than a reading program.
A world to belong in.
Caregiver-managed digital memberships help young readers track their journey, earn badges, attend reading nights, upload projects for approval, and celebrate every page.
♡ Safe by design: no direct messages, no public full names, and all child work is caregiver-approved and moderator-reviewed.
Ask about membership →MY RISE PASSPORT
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Reader in Training
Week 1 of 6
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GET INVOLVED
Help every reader
rise.
WHAT’S NEXT
Books, brilliance, and beautiful things ahead.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Learn more →Read, log, earn badges, and celebrate every chapter.
SUMMER TEA PARTY
Learn more →A joyful gathering for readers, families, and future leaders.
MISS AUTUMN 2026
Learn more →Celebrating literacy ambassadors who read, lead, and give back.
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
Proverbs 31:25