Protecting every child’s right to read.

We’re a powerful movement of family, community and system leaders working together to make sure Philly’s children become the strong readers they deserve to be.

 
 

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TOUCHDOWNS FOR BOOKS

WIP Eagles beat reporter, Eliot Shorr-Parks, is harnessing Philly’s love for the game for good. For every TD scored, Eliot is asking you to pledge one book for a kid in Philly.

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MAKING THE ALPHABET FUN

Watch this incredible FREE lesson on building alphabet knowledge skills with educator Spencer Russell!

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READING PROMISE WEEK 2023

Philly’s annual family literacy festival is back October 7-15! Event details coming soon.

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Every block needs a Reading Captain!

Philly neighbors are becoming the go-to early literacy person for their community. Learn how you can help families raise strong readers one conversation at a time.

Women reads book aloud to crowd.
 
 

Rewriting Philadelphia’s early literacy story takes more than one author. 

There’s a role for everyone.