Family Resources for 2021
Last updated: 12/16/2020 Raising Readers believes in the importance of parents and children finding comfort in sharing books together. We’ve put together this guide of free online resources ... Read More »
Books & Blogs: News from Raising Readers
Raising Readers news, events, booklists and updates.
Thank You to Everyone who Makes Raising Readers Possible
As we reflect on our 20th Anniversary year and look ahead to 2021, we feel so much gratitude. We’re grateful for the Libra Foundation’s investment in Raising Readers and Maine’s future.... Read More »
Raising Readers and Duck Books: What’s the Connection?
Raising Readers celebrated 20 years of giving books to children in 2020 as well as the milestone of reaching 3 Million books distributed, Maine’s 200th anniversary, AND the 30th anniversary of... Read More »
Give the Gift of Reading – Book Giving Ideas
With the holidays just around the corner, you may be wracking your brain trying to think of the perfect gift for a well-loved child in your own life. Or, maybe you would like to do something... Read More »
The Journey of a Raising Readers Book
Have you ever wondered how Raising Readers books are selected or how they make their way into the hands of Maine children? Join us on this journey of a Raising Readers’ book! Each year, we search ... Read More »
10 Ways to Explore A Raising Readers Book
Are you looking for ways to spend time with your little ones? Or are you looking for some simple ideas to fill the day with fun activities? We’ve got you covered! Raising Readers has... Read More »
Thank you to Raising Readers’ Healthcare Partners!
Raising Readers has been promoting a love of books and reading for 20 years by giving high-quality books to Maine children. And we couldn’t have done it without the network of over 1,600... Read More »
Explore these Raising Readers Book Lists
As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Raising Readers, we also celebrate the tremendous support from all our friends at Maine’s public libraries. Maine’s public librarians make... Read More »
Partner Spotlight: A Read-Aloud with Owens and Minor
Have you ever wondered how that Raising Readers book ended up in your child’s hands? There are many people that help in the journey of every Raising Readers book and some of the most important... Read More »
A Read-Aloud with Sarah L. Thomson: Around the Neighborhood
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring Sarah Thomson, author of Around the Neighborhood.... Read More »
A Read-Aloud with John and Ann Hassett: Too Many Frogs
This post is part of a series of videos by Maine-based children’s book authors and illustrators reading aloud. This week, we’re featuring John and Ann Hassett, the author and... Read More »
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