Learn More with 'A Closer Read on Literacy Equity'

Learn More with ‘A Closer Read on Literacy Equity’

02.17.2022 Stories of Impact

Encouraging parents to be their child’s first teacher happens best with great books along for the journey. But what does that look like in the time of COVID with geographic, social, and political divides?

For Raising a Reader, a 21-year-old organization working to build strong shared reading routines within families nationally, it starts with inclusion. Check out ‘A Closer Read on Literacy Equity’ about our work by Bezos Family Foundation.

https://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/story/windows-and-mirrors

04.02.2026 News

Reading Together Changes Everything: Our 2025 Impact Report Is Here

What happens when a family makes reading part of their daily routine? Kids start asking for it. Parents discover moments they didn’t know they had. And communities grow stronger — one book at a time. We’re proud to share Raising a Reader’s 2025 Impact Report, a look at how shared reading shaped the lives of more than 150,000 families across the ...

03.24.2026 Partners Spotlight Series

Partnership in Action: Supporting Families When Communities Need It Most

By Michelle Torgerson, President and CEO, Raising a Reader I grew up in the Twin Cities. Minnesota is home for me. The schools, libraries, and community organizations across Minneapolis and St. Paul helped shape who I am today. Like many Minnesotans, I was raised with a deep respect for education, a commitment to showing up for my community, and an ...