Building a World of Readers

We inspire children to discover the joy of reading.

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SpREAD the Word

Spread the Word is our flagship literacy program focused on children and their caregivers. We inspire a love for reading through culturally and developmentally appropriate programs.

Volunteer for Story Time

How the Program Works

Story Time

Volunteer-led reading sessions for children, focusing on culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate award-winning books.

Home Libraries & Book Access

Gifting home libraries to preschool children to ensure consistent access to books and foster a love for reading at home.

Family & Teacher Engagement

Inspiring parents and caregivers to build daily reading habits and helping educators cultivate a passion for books within their classrooms.

Book Drives

We collect new and gently used books to support home libraries, classroom reading, and family literacy.

Our Impact

3,000+

books distributed

1,000+

Students impacted

350+

Story Time Sessions

Summer Camp Story Time Sessions

Volunteer to read to children and support literacy activities during summer camp. Sessions run weekly from July 5 through August 8 from 2:15–3:00 PM.

Summer Camp – In Person

Summer Camp – Virtual

Volunteer to be a Reader

School Year Story Time Sessions

Volunteer to read to children and support literacy activities during the school year with sessions on the third Friday of each month from 2:15–3:00 PM starting in September.

School Year Signup

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Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible.

-Barack obama