How to Help Kids Overcome Common Reading Challenges
Every teacher knows that magical moment when a struggling reader finally "gets it." The child who used to avoid books suddenly leans forward, tracing the words with their finger. The one who stumbled...
Every Child Deserves Books: Why Access to Books Is Non-Negotiable in 2025
Picture this: A 3rd grader named Maya stares at her classroom bookshelf. She's read every book there twice. At home? No books. Her family can’t afford them, and the nearest library is across town....
News Story: Books Are Fun and Ignite Reading Deliver Hundreds of Books to Oakland Students
OAKLAND, CA – On Tuesday, Highland Community School experienced the magic of reading, thanks to Books Are Fun and their ‘Book Blast’ program along with Ignite Reading. This wasn’t just a book...
News Story: Potterville Public Schools Book Blast
Video and story by WILX POTTERVILLE, Mich. (WILX) - Students in Potterville were able to get a head start on reading. Potterville Public Schools held a “Book Blast” celebration for the community. The...
News Story: Surrey School Book Blast
Video and story by KFYR. MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Hundreds of students in Surrey unwrapped their brand new books in celebration of the school’s Books are Fun Book Blast program. It was like Christmas...
Join Our Read and Grow Across America Reading Challenge
Why We Love Reading Challenges: Growing Through Books with Read Across America Week Activities Reading challenges are a fantastic way to inspire young readers, foster a love for books, and connect...
My Reading Garden: Early Learner Activity
This engaging reading activity invites children to explore reading, characters and story development. You can use popular children's book titles that you have already available to you. Activities...
Read and Grow Across America Reading Challenge
This unique reading challenge invites students to explore different parts of the country and learn about people and places beyond their own experiences. By immersing themselves in diverse stories,...
News Story: Grand Oaks Elementary
Video and story by WVLT. Clinton, TN (WVLT). Thursday marked a special delivery for students at Grand Oaks Elementary in Anderson County. The 330 students all got at least six books and... View the...
Fostering a Love for Reading: How Principal Larissa Cutsinger is Building a Literacy Culture
Building a culture of reading in schools takes dedication and creativity. For Larissa Cutsinger, at Versailles Elementary in Versailles, Missouri, fostering a love for reading has been a constant...