Raising Readers promotes early childhood literacy and a love of reading by giving books to Maine children at birth and at well child visits through age five.
Impact:
- 2.7MILLION BOOKS GIVEN AT BIRTH & WELL CHILD VISITS
- 350MAINE HOSPITALS & MEDICAL PRACTICES
- 260,000CHILDREN REACHED
Books & Blogs: News from Raising Readers
Turtle Splash
30 monthsFrom Maine author Cathryn Falwell, it's a peaceful day at the pond as ten timid turtles bask in the sun. As they are startled by the activities of other nearby creatures, the number of turtle... Read More »
Make Sure the Summer Slides Are Only the Fun Kind!
Summer Reading ActivitiesMany children will end their school year bringing home a list of suggestions outside. Some research suggests children may lose up to a third of the year’s learning during the summer months. That’s no fun for anyone. I am the early literacy consultant for Raising Readers, a group who... Read More »
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