“My son gets excited about some of the boys books he gets on the mail. It has improved his ability to read.”
“Our students have enjoyed participating in this program.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“Our school has a very low percentage of the summer slide, as shown by our Spring and Fall Data.”
“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..”
“Getting books in kids' hands is the number one way to improve reading achievement. ”
“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.”
“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.”
“The effects of the summer slide can potentially be devastating for at-risk and struggling readers,” said Barb Lurie, who co-founded Kids Read Now with...
Laura Lou Bemus was not just a terrific educator, but an amazing sharing and giving person. Her kids and ours grew up together, so we saw through more...
In 2012, my wife Barb and I were commiserating about the state of reading in the country—specifically what she, a 4th grade teacher, called ‘the dreaded...
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