Leaders in Literacy is a youth organization that encourages leadership, literacy and engagement in young people. Currently based in Edmonton, Alberta, we offer free educational programs and resources to youth across the province.

This summer, we will be hosting the first of our annual writing competitions. It is open to writers across Alberta who are looking for an opportunity to showcase their talent and possibly win prizes. Following an overarching theme, there will be three categories for two different age groups. For more information, check out our competitions page.

Throughout the year, we hold weekly reading classes which are hosted by Emily Yang and Clara Chen. It is open to all students from grades 6-9. At these weekly sessions, students read and analyze short stories, poems, and short films.

Leaders in Literacy is proud to announce Mandarin classes for multilingual youth who are interested in reading, writing and speaking Mandarin Chinese! Your teachers will be Sophia and Amanda Deng, two high school students from Nanjing, China and fluent in both Chinese and English. They will be reading novels, exploring Chinese culture and help with each students' individual needs. Classes will start September 3rd and end December 17, every week on Saturdays at 6-7pm in Edmonton time. In Toronto, that is 8-9pm on Saturdays. You will receive an email 5-7 business days after you register about the zoom link and more details. Register here!

Leaders in Literacy is offering an mentorship opportunity for youth in North America to be mentored in Mandarin by fluent Chinese teens from the other side of the world! Youth ages 6-15 ranging across all Chinese grade levels can sign up to learn more about Chinese culture, language, vocabulary, novels and more! Our excellent mentors are teenagers living in Nanjing, China attending international schools who are passionate about volunteering and learning English. We will match you with a mentor that suits your personal requirements after you have registered, we will contact you about your mentor's information. Register here!

Interested in joining the team? We have incredible volunteering opportunities for everyone passionate about learning!

Get in touch!
teamleadersinliteracy@gmail.com • discord.gg/zUbNBUE2gM • @leaders.in.literacy