TSYMR has serviced over 12,000 young people with it’s book giveaways and literary programs.

A disproportionate number of Minnesota schools currently aren’t registered in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Registration is the first step to get Minnesota students competing on the national level. Your contributions help register, fund, and host spelling bee programs in local schools!

The TSYMR Mantra

To Succeed You Must Read is a non-profit organization based in North Minneapolis, founded in 2013 with individuals and partner organizations to raise literacy levels in our community.

Our mission

To provide accessible and effective literacy programs that empower individuals and communities, helping to unlock opportunities through education.

Our vision

To impact the lives of our young people by encouraging them to read.

Our impact

Growing strong leaders up from strong readers.

Programs

Building foundational reading skills for young learners.

Early Childhood Literacy

Providing resources for youths to achieve literacy for personal and professional growth.

Youth Literacy Programs

Engaging entire families to foster a culture of reading at home.

Family Literacy Programs

We ensure that everyone involved with our initiative has a library card to access the resources available in our community libraries.

Community Libraries

Contact Us

CALL: 763-777-0362