Classic Red Book Bag Program

You’ve already given families the gift of books. Now give them the routine that makes reading a daily joy and sets them up for academic success for years to come. The Classic Red Book Bag Program is Raising a Reader’s flagship offering — currently trusted by hundreds of literacy partners reaching over 150,000 learners and proven to build shared reading routines at home.

Each week, children take home a bright red bag filled with high-quality, diverse books. Over time, they’re exposed to hundreds of stories while forming habits that support school readiness and lifelong learning.

✅ Turns families into reading partners
✅ Provides hundreds of books through rotation
✅ Lasts 5–7 years—scalable and cost-effective
✅ Includes educator training and support
✅ Adaptable for classrooms, centers, and home-based care

✅ Schools and Districts
✅ Child Care Centers
✅ Libraries
✅ Housing Communities
✅ Head Start / Early Head Start
✅ Community-Based Programs

For a limited time, get 25 free FSRP bags with a new order of $5,000 or more.*
Offer valid through September 15, 2025.

*Once per affiliate.