Introductory Chapter Book Companions Have Arrived at Read to Them!

The magic of a One School, One Book program happens when every student is enjoying the same story across your school. For some of your families, however, the length or complexity of your chosen novel might make it hard for them to participate. To support these families, Read to Them has added five Introductory Chapter … Read more

Celebrate AAPI Month by Picking Up One of These Books! 

Each May, we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month. This month-long event celebrates the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. We’d like to take this opportunity to share five books that shine a spotlight on the experiences of … Read more

Books to Read During Financial Literacy Month!

As we arrive in April, we’re finally shaking off the chill of the colder months so spring can be ushered in. But we’re also stepping into Financial Literacy Month! We at Read to Them are longtime advocates of financial literacy, but you may be asking yourself: What is financial literacy? Financial literacy is the knowledge … Read more

Meg Medina Becomes the New National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature!

Meg Medina becomes the new ambassador for young people's literature

Earlier this week, it was announced that Meg Medina will serve as the Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2023-24! Medina is the first author of Latina heritage to serve as a National Ambassador in the program’s history.  Medina was raised in Queens, New York and now lives in Richmond, Virginia. Her career has spanned … Read more

Kimberly’s Corner

Kimberly Fehrs works on our Operations Team here at Read To Them, making sure that schools have just what they need for a successful school-wide reading event. At home, she has two elementary school-aged boys of her own and their family loves to read aloud together. We asked Kimberly to suggest some books from the … Read more

Read Aloud to a Child Week 2022 Theme Announcement

A mother and daughter share a laugh as they read a book under the caption "Read Aloud to a Child Week 2022 Theme Annoucement"

Every year during the last week of October, Read to Them sponsors Read Aloud to a Child Week, a national event to showcase the importance of reading aloud to children and to encourage families to read together. For over 20 years, Read Aloud to a Child Week has been a stress-free way for everyone to … Read more