We reach millions of young people a year with programs that connect storytellers with readers and champion young people’s voices. Our free educational materials entertain, inform, and uplift. Every Child a Reader is an award-winning 501(c)(3) charity with a Guidestar Gold level non-profit rating.
Children and teens—and their teachers, librarians, booksellers, and parents—participate across all 50 states throughout rural, suburban, and urban communities in these essential and long-running national programs:
Children's Book Week
The twice annual celebration of reading and books for young people since 1919.
Get Caught Reading
A year-round national poster campaign featuring book creators, athletes, artists, and public figures caught reading their favorite book.
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Listening and empowering kids nationwide to connect with their communities by talking about books
Anna Dewdney Read Together Award
Annual picture book award for superb read-alouds that also spark compassion, empathy, and connection.
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Support our reading programs to help reach kids in schools, libraries, and homes in rural, suburban and urban communities across the country.