- LIT CHAMPS
Cutting illiteracy with Lit Champs
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Lit Champs brings decodable reading to life through funny stories, lovable characters, and early reading moments kids can actually connect with. Set 1 introduces six engaging books built with simple sentences, vc and cvc words, and short vowels so new readers can build confidence one story at a time.
- ABOUT THE COLLECTION
A decodable series with humor, heart, and momentum
Lit Champs is a growing decodable series designed to help new readers build skill and confidence through stories that actually feel fun. Set 1 includes six books with simple sentences, vc and cvc words, and short vowels. Across the series, readers meet a memorable group of friends who run into everyday problems, funny situations, and small adventures that make reading feel meaningful, not mechanical.
- Built for beginning readers
- Strong phonics alignment
- Relatable stories and recurring characters
- Useful for classrooms, small groups, and at-home practice
- LYN STONE
Lit Champs Set Six stories. One powerful set.
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Lit Champs Set brings together six decodable stories that help readers build phonics skills through recurring characters, controlled text, and memorable storylines. It gives teachers one cohesive set they can use for practice, small groups, and whole-class support.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 6 decodable books
- Recurring characters readers remember
- Controlled text with skill-focused practice
- Phonics-focused stories
- Classroom-ready resource
- Meet the characters
The friends behind the characters
From silly surprises to everyday challenges, Lit Champs follows a cast of memorable friends that give each book its own personality.
Gus
A central friend in the collection whose stories bring humor and heart.
Jaz
Curious, expressive, and always in the middle of the action.
Kat
Bold, adventurous, and always ready for the next challenge.
Big Sis, Jen
Thoughtful, observant, and ready to figure things out.
Lin
Quick, warm, and part of the group that keeps the stories moving.
Joc
A friendly neighborhood barber and owner of Joc's Barbershop
Kellen
A goofy owl who is always learning from friends
Thad
A funny barber in Joc's Barbershop
Mr. Thad
A local teacher and a kind neighbor
Mr. Lit
A confident and warm neighbor always willing to help
Santana aka "San"
A resilient and athletic friend
- INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
Built to support beginning readers Set by Set
Set 1 helps readers practice controlled text using vc and cvc words so they can focus on decoding with success.
The books give students repeated, meaningful exposure to short vowel patterns inside stories they can follow.
Readers are introduced to useful high-frequency words including to, go, a, see or sees, the, from, be, Mr., like, and too.
Instead of isolated drills, Lit Champs lets students experience skill practice inside stories with humor, movement, and character continuity.
Use the books in whole-group modeling, small groups, intervention settings, one-to-one instruction, or at home with families.
- Try a free sample
More Lit Champs stories are on the way
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The Lit Champs world keeps growing. Use this section to tease future stories and build anticipation for what is next in the collection.
- MEET LIT CHAMPS
Welcome to LiTVille
Lit Champs is a reading experience built inside the world of LiTVille, where every story begins with the power of literacy. Created to help fight illiteracy in underserved and under-resourced communities, the collection uses engaging decodable stories, memorable characters, and accessible content to help children build confidence as readers.
Through stories that entertain and teach, Lit Champs gives students a way to practice key reading skills without losing the joy of story. Every book is designed to help young readers grow, discover, and see themselves as champions in their own literacy journey.
Because every child deserves the chance to become a reading champion.
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- GALLERY + TESTIMONIALS
See Lit Champs in action and hear what educators are saying
Browse real Lit Champs moments alongside quick reactions from educators who see how character- driven decodable stories can help readers stay engaged.
The stories feel fun, but the phonics work is still clear and purposeful. That balance makes a huge difference for early readers.
Students connect with the characters right away. That connection keeps them engaged and willing to try.
This feels like decodable practice with personality.
The stories feel fun, but the phonics work is still clear and purposeful. That balance makes a huge difference for early readers.
Students connect with the characters right away. That connection keeps them engaged and willing to try.
This feels like decodable practice with personality.
The characters make the series memorable, and the controlled text keeps the practice focused.
The books give students something familiar to come back to, which makes reading practice feel less intimidating.
The stories feel fun, but the phonics work is still clear and purposeful. That balance makes a huge difference for early readers.
The characters make the series memorable, and the controlled text keeps the practice focused.
The books give students something familiar to come back to, which makes reading practice feel less intimidating.
The stories feel fun, but the phonics work is still clear and purposeful. That balance makes a huge difference for early readers.
Students connect with the characters right away. That connection keeps them engaged and willing to try.
This feels like decodable practice with personality.
The characters make the series memorable, and the controlled text keeps the practice focused.
The stories feel fun, but the phonics work is still clear and purposeful. That balance makes a huge difference for early readers.
Students connect with the characters right away. That connection keeps them engaged and willing to try.
This feels like decodable practice with personality.
The characters make the series memorable, and the controlled text keeps the practice focused.
The stories feel fun, but the phonics work is still clear and purposeful. That balance makes a huge difference for early readers.
- PREVIEW A BOOK
Take a look inside Lit Champs
Flip through a sample to see the controlled text, recurring characters, and story moments that make each book feel fun to read.
- FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Set 1 covers short vowels, VC (vowel-consonant) and CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words.
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