Join Read by 4th
Everyone has a role to play in growing stronger readers. Let’s find yours.
Thousands of children in Philadelphia are years behind in reading. No single organization can solve this alone.
We're not running another literacy program. We're rewriting how this city grows readers. So that every child, in every neighborhood, has what they need to succeed. Not because they got lucky. But because we’ve redesigned the system to ensure literacy for all.
This takes time. It takes trust. And it takes all of us working together. Are you in?
How to Join
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Watch Our Partner Orientation Video
Learn about the early literacy crisis and how Read by 4th is working to fight it.
7-minutes
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Schedule a One-on-One Conversation
We want to get to know you. Book a conversation with our Partner Experience Manager about your goals and how we can support them.
30-45 minutes
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Complete the Partner Agreement
After we chat, we’ll email you our Partner Agreement. Signing this form gives you access to our community, resources, and opportunities.
10-15 minutes
This path is for organizations. Want to help as an individual literacy advocate? Consider becoming a Reading Captain.
Watch Partner Orientation Video
Over 100 organizations have committed to helping Philly’s young readers. Will you join them?
What You Gain as a
Read by 4th Partner
A Network That Gets It
Connect with hundreds of Philadelphia's fiercest literacy advocates. People who share your fire, understand your challenges, and actually show up.
Resources That Work
Free literacy materials. Evidence-based toolkits. Expert insights. Always practical. Always celebratory. Always there when you need them.
A Voice in Strategy
Join working groups where your expertise directly shapes citywide literacy initiatives. Your experience doesn't just matter, it drives change.
Recognition & Reach
We spotlight your impact across Philadelphia. Your work deserves to be seen and celebrated. We help make that happen.
“Read by 4th has helped us make stronger connections with people who are just as dedicated to literacy as we are.”
Read by 4th Partner Experience Survey
More Ways to Get Involved
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Volunteer
Whether you want to tutor or become your neighborhood’s Reading Captain, there are plenty of ways to give back and grow readers.
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Donate Books
A good story never has to end. Pass along your gently used books to organizations like Tree House Books or Philly Book Bank.
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Spread the Word
Follow our newsletter and social media (@readby4th) for reading tips and the latest from Philly’s early literacy movement.
Ready to Join the Movement?
The literacy crisis is urgent. But you don't have to face it alone.