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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TUTORING TRUTHS

Tutoring works. The research is clear. But scaling it for real kids, real schools, and real constraints gets complicated. Our partner, Dr. Kendall LaParo, explores what that evidence says is effective and how that shows up (and doesn’t) in Philadelphia.

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LUNCH & LEARN

Join local author John Butler for a conversation on engaging fathers in children’s reading and why it’s essential we bring more men into literacy advocacy.

June 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Zoom

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ARTFUL ADVOCACY

Ready to rally for Philly’s young readers? Download our free posters and help push for policies that fuel early literacy success.

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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.

 
 

Advocate for policies that support young readers.

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