Author | Literacy Advocate | Speaker
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*Author* *Keynote Speaker* *Creator of Phonics Read-Alouds®* * Professional Development Video Facilitator* *Founder of National Schwa Day*
Committed to Making
Literacy Instruction
Evidence-Based, Engaging, And Memorable.
LITERACY LEADER · AUTHOR · SPEAKER · FOUNDER
I'm Yvette Manns and my goal is to help you on your science of reading journey with practical, joyful experiences for educators and children through supplemental books, professional development sessions and on-scree video training.
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Phonics Read-Alouds® Series, created by literacy specialist and educator, Yvette Manns, offers engaging supplemental books and plush teaching companions designed to reinforce explicit instruction and motivate learners' phonics skills.
With a presence in over 300,000 classrooms, homes, clinics, and collegiate teacher preparation programs, Phonics Read-Alouds is making a significant impact on literacy education.
Join the movement to enhance phonics learning today!
AS SEEN IN
300,000+
Classrooms and Homes Use Phonics Read-Alouds® Resources
Views on Literacy Training Videos
2.9M+
18
Years In Elementary Literacy Education
7th
of April
Founder of National Schwa Day
WAYS TO CONNECT
Bring Literacy Learning to Life.
From educational training videos and conference professional learning, Yvette partners with schools, non-profits and organizations looking for research-aligned literacy experiences that are practical, engaging, and designed to make an impact.
POPULAR
LITERACY & READING CONFERENCES
Keynotes & Breakout Sessions
TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
On-Screen Facilitator Training Videos
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL CLASSROOM VISITS
Read-Alouds & Writing Workshops
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COMMUNITY FORUMS & PANELS
Partnerships with Local Audiences
ON-SITE VENDING/SPONSORSHIPS
Books & Plush Teaching Companions on Site
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING
Teacher Trainings & College Visits
"She really knows literacy and she's built something innovative around that knowledge.
-Conference Participant, April 2026
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CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR
Where Lived Experience Meets Storytelling.
Yvette Manns has penned over 20 children's books for ages 5 to 12 years old. She began her writing journey in 2019 with her first book, entitled "HBCU Proud." Over the years, she has written books that tell stories of coming of age and books that reinforce phonics concepts. Her goals for all her books are to create opportunities for children to engage with books they can understand, remember, relate to, and enjoy.
Literacy Insights, Straight From Yvette.
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