Leaders in
engaging
readers
Raising A Reader Helps Families Develop, Practice, and Maintain Home Literacy Routines
Leaders in Engaging New Readers
Raising more than 1.7 million readers since 1999
Can an early literacy program be both simple to implement and proven to work?
Yes! Get involved with the work of Raising A Reader.
The research is clear – when families are involved, children’s academic achievement improves
We focus on strengthening family literacy routines and community literacy connections – a method that’s proven to work.
3,000
Sites in the U.S.
Raising A Reader operates in 3,000 locations across the nation.
15 Million
Books in Rotation
Three to four high quality multicultural books are rotated home weekly to help families create home-based literacy routines.
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Independent Evaluations
Raising A Reader is the most independently evaluated national literacy program and one of the few reaching families with children aged birth-8.Let the numbers and research speak for themselves.
National Reach. Local Impact.
With more than 2,900 locations around the country, a Raising A Reader site is making a difference in your community.
Mathew gets really excited when he gets to take home his red book bag every week with different books. He doesn’t even wait to get them home. He insists on staying in the car to look through them all.
ParentStarting a program is easy
The Raising A Reader program is flexible and can be adapted to meet the unique needs of children and families. We will walk you through every step of the way!
Adaptable to many types of settings
Public Libraries
Faith-based Organizations
Migrant Programs
Apartment Communities
Subsidized-housing Programs
Teen-parent Programs
Home-visiting Programs
Community Agencies
Direct-service Settings
As an Employee Benefit
After-school Programs
And more!
Turn-key implementation, flexibility, and support every step of the way. Ready to Start?
Get Involved
Support Raising A Reader
Make a donation today to increase reading habits for children and families.
Give us your time
There are opportunities to volunteer no matter where you are located.
Partner with us
Join the group of agencies that deliver the program to their communities.
Raising a reader news & events
Oklahoma City Public Schools is working to improve its literacy program for elementary school students.
March 29, 2019
Raising a Reader Partners with PA Masons and the Harrisburg School District
September 27, 2017
RAR on Bay Area Focus
May 5, 2015
Raising A Reader Appoints Nonprofit Executive Michelle Torgerson as President and CEO
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Detroit Faces Early Childhood Literacy Crisis with Only 14 Percent of City’s Children Reading at Grade Level by Third Grade
Monday, November 13, 2017
Raising A Reader Brings Nonprofit Veteran Erica Wood on Board as Interim President and CEO
Monday, October 9, 2017
Raising A Reader National Institute – Postponed to February
Monday, October 2, 2017
Raising A Reader Night with the San Francisco 49ers
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Watsonville students enjoy a morning of reading during Read Across America event
October 19, 2016
Quad-City Schools: Chino’s Territorial Early Childhood Center opens door to enthusiasm
October 17, 2016
Raising A Reader in Horry County First Steps
Sept 27, 2016
Mount Union Area School District and Masons of PA introduce Raising A Reader
Sept 8, 2016
Baby and toddler mealtime products company LOLLALAND Partners with Raising A Reader to support children’s literacy
July 18, 2016
United Way Promotes Reading in Greensboro Homes
April 8, 2016
Raising A Reader – introducing pre-k to reading
Mar 7, 2016
Charlotte Non-Profit Organizations Increase Funding for Struggling Families
Jun 14, 2015
Cumberland County Schools’ Pre-Kindergarten Raising a Reader (RAR) Program
Jun 1, 2015
Babies and toddlers need more reading time
Mar 6, 2015
Enriching Young Readers
Mar 4, 2015
Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi launches keiki literacy program
Mar 3, 2015
