In this episode of the Public Affairs podcast, host Sky Houston talks to Jacklyn Minimah- Wilson, CEO of Literacy Now, about the importance of reading and literacy in Houston. They discuss the alarming statistic that nearly 73% of third-graders in Houston are not reading at grade level, and the consequences that follow. Jacqueline shares her personal story of falling in love with reading in the third grade and how it's shaped her mission to make literacy accessible to all. They also dive into the upcoming Houston Reads Day event, where volunteers will read to over 17,000 students across the city.

<p>In this episode of the Public Affairs podcast, host Sky Houston talks to Jacklyn Minimah- Wilson, CEO of Literacy Now, about the importance of reading and literacy in Houston. They discuss the alarming statistic that nearly 73% of third-graders in Houston are not reading at grade level, and the consequences that follow. Jacqueline shares her personal story of falling in love with reading in the third grade and how it's shaped her mission to make literacy accessible to all. They also dive into the upcoming Houston Reads Day event, where volunteers will read to over 17,000 students across the city.</p>

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Houston Reads Day 2026 - Literacy Now | Jacklyn Minimah- Wilson

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