Family Resources for 2021
Last updated: 04/12/2021 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.
Help! How Can I Make Reading Aloud to Siblings Work?
Kudos to you if you’ve established a read aloud routine with your child. What happens when a new baby joins the family, though? Or if you’d like to do more reading aloud together as a family, but ... Read More »
Dirigo Reads Keeps the Love of Reading Going Past the Age of 5
May is Get Caught Reading Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting the work of of Dirigo Reads and all they do to share opportunities for Maine children to get caught reading all year long!... Read More »
O&M and Raising Readers – A Partnership for the Books
May 3rd through May 9th is Children’s Book Week! The theme is “Reading is a Superpower” and we’re celebrating our very own super heroes: the Maine hospitals and practices who volunteer their time ... Read More »
Raising Readers 2020 Annual Report
We’re excited to share the special edition of the 2020 Raising Readers Annual Report. Can you believe it? For over 20 years, Raising Readers has reached more than 290,000 children with more ... Read More »
Tips to Jump Start Skillful Communication in Children
Processing language, talk in particular, is key to part of being a skillful communicator. Our ability to communicate can affect everything we do, reading and writing, making friends, even getting ... Read More »
Join the 2021 Read to ME Challenge
The Read to ME Challenge is a month-long public awareness campaign to promote childhood literacy in Maine. It’s held annually during February and is brought to you by the Maine Department... Read More »
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 »
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