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Kids Receive Books That Boost Their Reading Levels

...All Summer Long

Comprehensive Program

  • Proven 98% effective as summer school – at 3% of the cost
  • Kids choose their books – which they receive all summer long – by mail
  • Parents help build kids complete reading activities inside each book
  • Kids return to school in the fall with stronger skills, greater confidence

...All Year Long

Comprehensive Program + Book Bridge Program

  • Kids receive 6 additional books (January to September)
  • Parents help build kids complete reading activities inside each book
  • Building home libraries all year-round

Give your students the power to fulfill their dreams... and yours.

“…Kids Read Now can more than eradicate
2 months of summer reading loss experienced by low-income students.”

Geoffrey D. Borman

Read the full report from JESPAR (The Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk) here: A Quasi-Experimental Study of the Impacts of the Kids Read Now Summer Reading Program here

242,978

Students served

1,845,946

Books delivered

94%

of Educators Recommend Kids Read Now

Here’s the help you know that K-5 students need…

Keeps Reading Skills

Strong and Steady

“My son gets excited about some of the boys books he gets on the mail. It has improved his ability to read.”
TilynnParent | Dothan City Schools, Alabama
“Our students have enjoyed participating in this program.”
Jonica R.Assistant Superintendent | Carroll County Schools, Kentucky
“The scheduled mailed books and ease of reporting them could not be any more convenient. It kept my child engaged, excited for the next delivery and motivated to check off another book to reach her goal... and they were free! Amazing!”
JeannieParent | Lee County, Florida
“There are many wonderful components to Kids Read Now. I appreciate the discussion questions included with each book - that way the students are not only reading the book, but talking with someone at home about the book.”
Jason S.Principal | Charlotte Public Schools, Michigan
“Kids read now gave my daughter the opportunity to expand her personal library and stay on top of what she learned in school over the summer.”
SarahParent | Allendale Public Schools, Michigan
“Our school has a very low percentage of the summer slide, as shown by our Spring and Fall Data.”
Terri S.Teacher | Hale Area Schools, Michigan
“This program kept my children engaged in reading all summer long. Both tested above grade level for reading and comprehension at the beginning of the school year..”
RachelParent | Charlotte Public Schools, Michigan
“Getting books in kids' hands is the number one way to improve reading achievement. ”
Melissa W.Literacy Specialist | Beaverton Schools, Michigan
“This is a wonderful program that my child adored. It helped expand his vocabulary and reading skills, preparing him for the upcoming school year. He has gained more confidence in using his reading and communication skills with this program, sounding out words and comprehending them more easily.”
RubyParent | Preston County Schools, West Virginia
“We had wonderful feedback from family members after the program was over. The children love receiving a book in the mail during the summer months. I truly believe that this program helps us eliminate the Summer Slide.”
Taryn M.Curriculum Director | Springfield Local Schools, Ohio
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