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A Read-Aloud with Cathryn Falwell: Turtle Splash

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 Cathryn Falwell, author and illustrator of... Read More »

A Read-Aloud with Kevin Hawkes: Library Lion

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 Kevin Hawkes, illustrator of Library Lion.... Read More »

A Read-Aloud with Chris Van Dusen: Circus Ship

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 Chris Van Dusen, author and illustrator of... Read More »

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 »

Join Raising Readers’ Read Aloud Group

Children fall in love with books because of the memories created when they snuggle up and read with someone they love. During this time, we know families are looking for unique ways to do that.... Read More »

A Read-Aloud with Lynn Plourde: Pigs in the Mud in the Middle of Rud

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 Lynn Plourde, author of Pigs in the Mud in... Read More »

A Read-Aloud with Amy MacDonald: Little Beaver and the Echo

We’re so lucky to say that so many talented authors and illustrators call Maine home. Each and every year, we do our best to make sure every 5-year-old in the state receives their very own... Read More »

Celebrate Raising Readers’ 20th Anniversary

Celebrating 20 Years and 3 Million Books Can you believe it? Raising Readers has promoted a love of books and reading in Maine for 20 years. We’ve done this by partnering with Maine hospitals and ... Read More »

You’ve Been Challenged to #ReadtoME

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 »

Raising Readers Celebrates Giving its 3 Millionth Book

On January 29th, Raising Readers presented its 3 millionth book to 5-year-old triplets during a special event at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, officially kicking... Read More »

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