Level UP! with Literacy

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. embraces all forms of literacy, including Reading, Financial, and Media. Explore our A-B-C "Read To Me" Virtual Library, financial webinars, films elevating Black excellence, and books showcasing our very own TLOD and TTA authors.

Reading Literacy

Financial Literacy

Media Literacy

Reading Literacy

A-B-C "Read to Me" Virtual Library

Early literacy for K-3 students, joyful stories, and the power of our voices.

The Initiative: A national recorded reading program designed for K-3 students to strengthen early literacy through the power of storytelling.

Watch Program Tutorial

Please find our current selection of featured videos below. Note: Please adjust video volume as needed.

AREA III Lincoln Park Chicago Chapter

AREA IV Nashville Capitol City Chapter

AREA I Dallas Chapter

AREA III Will County Black Diamond Chapter

AREA I Lake Charles Chapter

AREA IV Queen City Chapter

AREA II Patuxent River Chapter

AREA IV Nashville Capitol City Chapter

We will feature 6-8 selected videos periodically. To view our full video catalogue, click HERE. To learn more about the A-B-C "Read To Me" Virtual Library program, email us.

Financial Literacy

College, Careers & Coins

Guiding students and families to fund their future with wisdom.

In partnership with the National Scholarship Committee, these virtual sessions spotlight scholarships, application strategies, and money-smart planning.

Scholarship Guide: Access the latest 2023 - 2025 comprehensive guide. Download Guide

January 2026 Scholarship Webinar (Coming Soon)

November 2025 Scholarship Webinar

January 2025 Scholarship Webinar

November 2024 Scholarship Webinar

January 2024 Scholarship Webinar

November 2023 Scholarship Webinar

Media Literacy

Stories On Screen

Centering Black stories, Black excellence, and critical conversations.

Our annual TLOD and TTA Black History events feature film discussions that highlight Black creators, producers, actors, and Black-centered narratives that are educational, entertaining, and empowering.

2026 Selection Sarah's Oil

2025 Selection The Piano Lesson

2024 Selection The Book of Clarence

2023 Selection Wakanda Forever

2022 Selection Passing

TLOD & TTA Authors Corner

Our Stories, Our Voices

Literacy leadership shines brightest when our own members share their stories with the world. Please find our current selection of featured books authored by Top Ladies, Top Teens and Lords.

Lady Shanita B. Akintonde
The Front Porch Leader: Great Grand’s Recipe for Success
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Lady Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson
You Can Lead: 30 Life Lessons to Empower the Leader Within
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Lady Kimberly Underdue
Finding Home: The Story of Miss King
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Ladies Annetra Wagner Piper and Earnestine Wagner
Living With No Regrets
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Top Teens of America (Girls)
TEENS on TOP: A Girl's Activity Journal
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Top Teens of America (Boys)
TEENS on TOP: A Young Man's Activity Journal
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Are you a TLOD or Top Teen author? Contact the National Literacy Committee to be featured. We will feature 6-8 selected books (authored by a Top Lady, Top Teen or Lord) periodically. Click HERE to access the list of books. To learn more, email us.