Our Programs

Building Strong Families and Literacy Skills Through Shared Reading

The research is clear – when families are meaningfully involved, children’s academic achievement improves.

Our evidence-based and award-winning programs are affordable, easy to implement, and scientifically grounded. We offer support every step of the way to ensure that the program meets your needs.

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Our Research-Based Approach

Each program can stand alone, but we see the greatest benefits for children and families when they are used together.

Classic Red Book Bag Program

Helps families create and maintain shared reading routines essential for early learning success. Children take home bright red bags filled with high-quality, award-winning, books to read with the caring adults in their life.

Home Library Programs

Support families to build a lasting connection to books and reading. We provide children with curated books they can keep to build home libraries, and resources to help families establish joyful reading routines and promote early literacy in the home.
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Bring Raising a Reader’s Ready-to-Use Program to Your Community

Join our national network and get support every step of the way. Together, we’ll help children enter kindergarten ready to learn and reach reading proficiency by third grade. We partner with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations nationwide.

Let’s discuss your needs, answer questions, and plan how to bring Raising a Reader to your community. Contact us today.

We’ll work together to define success for your organization:

  • How will Raising a Reader support your goals for family engagement, school readiness, early literacy, and family bonding?
  • How many children do you aim to reach in the first year? In the future?
  • What ages will the program serve?
  • Which agency will run Raising a Reader?
  • Do you have the necessary financial and program resources?
  • How can the local public library be a partner?

  • After discussing with a Raising a Reader team member.
  • Understanding the program details.
  • Developing your plan and budget.

You’re now ready to spread the joy of book sharing to families in your community. We look forward to welcoming you to our network!

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With over 3,000 implementation sites nationwide, Raising a Reader reaches more than 150,000 children and their families every year through almost 300 community partners.

Contact us today to bring the joy of reading to families in your community and help children build a strong foundation for future success.

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