Community Buy-In Guide

The 2025 Community Buy-In Guide shows how your community can support local students as they build strong reading habits all summer. Kids Read Now partners with school districts to mail free books directly to students, and this guide explains how the process works and how volunteers can make an even bigger impact.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Clear explanations of how the summer reading program works, including the cycle of receiving books and reporting codes.
• An overview of Discovery Sheets, with simple activities families can discuss to deepen understanding.
• Helpful ways community members can support students during visits by reading together, talking through activities, and creating a calm space for reading.
• Guidance on helping families report their book codes through the Parent Portal or phone line, ensuring students continue receiving books throughout the summer.
• Links to extra resources that offer more learning on each book’s topic.