For 25 years, Raising a Reader has helped families build strong reading routines and a lifelong love of books. Our evidence-based, easy-to-implement programs are trusted by over 300 partners nationwide—from libraries to schools to housing communities…and more.
Now, you can bring this powerful early literacy and family engagement solution to your community—strengthening resident connection, supporting school readiness, and building brighter futures.
Two Powerful Ways to Spark Reading at Home
Classic Red Book Bag Program
Our flagship program is implemented in over 3000 sites nationwide, including school districts and community-based organizations.
Children receive weekly book bags filled with award-winning, specially curated books to take home and read with their families. Bags are exchanged on a set schedule to encourage consistent, shared reading routines.
- Ideal for classrooms, community centers, or on-site programming
- Books are high-quality and bilingual
- Strengthens family bonds while building literacy routines
- Easy to implement, with support and guidance included
Home Library Programs
Our Home Library Programs help families build their own at-home libraries while receiving literacy guidance and support.
- Family Shared Reading Program (FSRP)
Families receive a new book each week along with a family guide designed to encourage meaningful conversations and build reading routines in the home. - Super Summer Learning Adventures (SSLA)
A summer enrichment program that prevents learning loss and boosts reading skills with a fun, at-home approach. - Additional Home Library options available, including Social-Emotional, Infant/Toddler, and—coming soon—Math collections!
All Raising a Reader programs are available in English and Spanish, designed for flexible implementation and meaningful parent engagement. Our library, of over 3000 titles, features culturally relevant stories that reflect the diverse backgrounds of the families we serve
Get 25 Bonus Home Library Family Shared Reading Program (FSRP) Bags
Place a new order of $5,000 or more by September 15, 2025, and receive up to $1,500 in FREE Home Library Bags to distribute in your school or community.
Email us at hello@raisingareader.org or simply fill out the form below to connect with our team. We’re here to help you explore how Raising a Reader can support the families and children you serve—let’s build brighter futures together.