Who We Are

Line4Line thrives on the support of organizations and individuals who recognize the power of accessible creative literacy programming. Sticking to the status quo will not change the narrative around youth success in Baton Rouge. A massive shoutout to our incredible supporters who contribute their talents, services, expertise, connections, and funds to bring our programs to life.

Our Partners

Mission

Line4Line engages, inspires, and connects youth through free community-based programming that champions creative literacy, book access, and positive mentorship.

Vision

Line4Line builds a culture of literacy - at home, at school, and in the community - that equips young people and families with the tools to shape their own futures and uplift the collective well-being of our neighborhoods.

We READ to joyfully LEARN

about ourselves and our world

in order to CREATE the future.

Why It Matters

In Greater Baton Rouge, low literacy constrains the opportunities available to entire communities. Focusing on areas including Eden Park, Melrose East, and Gardere (Black/African American and Latinx neighborhoods), where years of disinvestment, limited resources, and high rates of violence are daily realities):

72%

With a rate of 72%, Louisiana has the fifth-lowest literacy level in the United States. According to the World Literacy Foundation, “Individuals with low levels of literacy are more likely to experience poorer employment opportunities, worse outcomes, and lower income.

As a result, they often face welfare dependency, low self-esteem, and higher levels of crime.”

85%

Data shows that literacy is deeply connected to life outcomes: the United States Department of Health and Human Services reports that children who struggle with reading are 3 times more likely to end up in the criminal justice system, and 85% of all juvenile offenders have low literacy rates.

>5x

In East Baton Rouge (EBR) parish, this is a significant issue, as EBR youth are over 5 times more likely to be placed in juvenile custody than the national average (based on KIDS Count Data Center’s 2021 intel).

Line4Line works directly with young people in these communities to break that cycle with programs that build real skills and foster trust.

We're all about serving young people each with their own awesome story. Line4Line is providing the tools they need to become literacy champs, especially within historically marginalized communities.