CHANGING THE WORLD… ONE STORY AT A TIME!
Every child deserves to see themselves in a story.
For 26 years, Teens Reaching Teens has helped North Texas youth find their voice through reading, writing and mentorship.
10,000+
youth reached
5,000+
summit participants
21 years
of Teen Graffiti
Since 2000
serving North Texas
Programs that build readers, writers and leaders
Book Giveaways
Diverse, age-appropriate books delivered to students who need them most.
Writing Workshops
Young people tell their own stories and grow as confident writers.
Youth Advisory Councils
Teens lead, plan and speak up, with adult mentors beside them.
Scholarships
Support for students taking their next step in education.
Community in action
Books in hands, one classroom at a time
With SMU Cox School of Business
Frank Guzick Elementary
Alongside SMU Cox MBA students, we donated dozens of diverse books and shared stories that reflect the faces of the students we serve.
Through Dallas Mavericks Business Assist
Adelle Turner Elementary School
Free books were hand-delivered to every student with a message of hope, representation and kindness.
Keepin’ It Real! Youth Empowerment Summit
Built by teens, for teens, since 2000
From 21 years of Teen Graffiti magazine to 12 years of Keepin’ It Real! Youth Empowerment Summits to today’s book giveaways, we’ve always believed young people have stories worth telling.
Sharon Jones-Scaife
Founder & CEO, leading TRT for 26 years
Every $25 = 3 children with a book of their own
Teens Reaching Teens, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 26-3347923.