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!
Starting June 16th
Staying Smart in the Park
Youth Summer Book Club
FREE · Ages 9 to 15 · Breakfast & Lunch Served
Every Monday thru Friday 9AM to 2PM
August 30th @ 1pm
TSYMR Community Spelling Bee
Oak Park Neighborhood Center
1701 Oak Park Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
FREE · Grades 4 to 8
School Spelling Bees
Pre-Registration Open!
Times and dates to be announced as pre-registration queues are filled on a per school basis.
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