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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 »

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 »

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 Read to ME Challenge is a month-long public awareness campaign to promote childhood literacy in Maine held annually during the month of February. What is the Read to ME Challenge? The Read to ... Read More »

Year four of the Read to ME Challenge is scheduled to begin on February 4, 2019.  Maine Department of Education Commissioner, Pender Makin, will launch the campaign by reading to children at the... Read More »

The spring season in Maine brings an amazing line up of not-to-be-missed literacy conferences, and you’re invited to attend. Spots fill quickly, so register early! 2018 Literacy Connections ... Read More »

Jeremy grew up in rural Maine, in a town riddled with poverty. He quit school in 10th grade. His family needed help and so he went to work in his family’s business. Despite being a high school... Read More »

Recently, Raising Readers staff sat down with Pam Leo, the creator of the Book Fairy Pantry Project. We’re excited to share what we learned with you and how this awesome project came to be.... Read More »