San Antonio Youth Literacy

Our Mission for Youth Literacy

The mission of San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL) is to promote the literacy skills of San Antonio's at-risk youth.  SAYL trains volunteers to work one-on-one with elementary school-aged children who are reading below grade level.  

SAYL provides opportunities for guided reading practice with a caring individual, fosters an enjoyment of reading, and enhances the motivation and self-esteem of at-risk children through the experience of reading.

Our Vision for San Antonio's Children

SAYL aspires to make an appreciable difference in the literacy skills of children who struggle with reading. 

SAYL is committed to cut across ethnicity and socio-economic lines to bring together all sectors of the community to help San Antonio's children become literate and productive members of our city.

Recent and Upcoming Events

A $2,500 scholarship shall be awarded to a high school senior or college student who has been accepted for admission or who is currently enrolled full-time in a Texas college or university. The recipient for the award must commit to serve for one year as a Volunteer Reading Tutor (VRT) in the “Let’s Read!” Program (program) or be the child, stepchild, grandchild or sibling of someone who commits to serve as a VRT in the program.

Application packets are due to San Antonio Youth Literacy by May 8, 2008.

Link to scholarship application 

On Tuesday, May 13, San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL) will host its annual gala and proudly honor Toyota Motor Corporation for its strong commitment to children’s literacy through the Toyota Family Literacy Program. This year’s event will be held at the Sky Room of the University of the Incarnate Word. Festivities will kick off at 6:30 p.m. This year’s special guest will be Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda, Honorary Chairman of Toyota and the son of its founder Kiichiro Toyoda.

Make sure to reserve your seat by May 2nd!

Ways You Can Contribute

Become a Volunteer Reading Tutor

Register now to empower children and enable them to become confident and fluent readers.

Once we have received your registration, SAYL staff will contact you about upcoming training dates. Training is a one-time two hour session held at American Sunrise. 

Call 299-1533 today to reserve your space.

Pictured here are our New Volunteer Reading Tutors

(From left to right) Lorena Maltos, Erica Laird, Charla Mayo, Tira Anderson, and Carla Aguilar