Reading2Grow

02/12/2026

Happy National Make a Friend Day!

Reading is a powerful way to connect—whether it’s reading together, swapping favorite book recommendations, or bonding over a shared story. Books can help spark conversations and friendships that last.

02/12/2026

Reading together is one of the most powerful ways families can support literacy at home. 🏡

In a new blog post, East Carolina University Spangler Distinguished Professor Tanya Christ shares 10 easy-to-use strategies that help boost vocabulary, spark meaningful conversations, and strengthen comprehension skills: https://buff.ly/XALPAig

Want more read-aloud resources? Check out ILA's list in celebration of : https://buff.ly/njxdwhW

02/08/2026

We actually started teaching the scribal o. I’d never heard of it before!

03/11/2023

Don't miss the chance to hear a read-aloud of Reach for the Stars shared by the author, Netflix star, Emily Calandrelli. Find this read aloud and more at !

03/11/2023

Last week, presented a virtual event, Read Together! live from Barnes & Noble in New York City featuring all-star authors, Peter H. Reynolds and Naaz Khan and hosted by 2021 TIME Kid of the Year, Orion Jean. We are happy to offer this on demand version available here: https://www.rallytoread.org/readacrossamerica that can be shared with students when it is convenient throughout the month of March. It is not too late to !

01/05/2023

10/07/2022

Poems offer so many opportunities to develop early phonological skills. And they are fun!

07/29/2022

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RIF is proud to partner with Macy's to tackle the youth literacy gap all month long. When you online or shop in-store at Macy’s, you can put new and literacy resources into children’s hands! Help us empower young one book at a time. Learn more at macys.com/purpose today!

07/09/2022

Kerplink, kerplank, kerplunk. Share the Blueberries for Sal for National Blueberry Day. This is pure summer sweetness and is supported by a host of resources in including a video! https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/blueberries-sal