Join the Read it LOUD! coalition in encouraging parents to make a difference in their child’s life by reading to them daily. We invite you to get involved through any or many of the opportunities below and to help us spread the word about the importance of reading.
Read
Read every day to your children, grandchildren, and other young people in your care.
Volunteer
Schools, libraries and literacy programs in your community working to support children’s literacy may need your help. Type in your zip code and key words like “read” and “children” to check for local opportunities at www.volunteermatch.org.
Link to us
Let others know about Read it LOUD! and help us spread the word about the importance of reading aloud with children! Include a link to the Read it LOUD! website on your website or blog. You're welcome to use the graphics and HTML code below. Make it clickable to Read it LOUD!
Text Link
Distribute the Promise
Feel free to print out and distribute the Promise to encourage parents to make a commitment to read aloud for 10 minutes a day. The Promise is great to share at library storytimes, places of worship, daycare centers, PTA meetings, health fairs, and other family-friendly community events.
Tell a friend
You can let friends and colleagues know about our Read it LOUD! campaign and how their families can benefit from our resources that can be found on our website. You can also share with you community preschools, elementary schools, childcare programs, local library or civic organization.
Stay in touch
Join our Facebook group or mailing list to stay up to date with all the latest news, updates and upcoming opportunities and events. You may also contact us at info@readitloudfoundation.org.
Share Your Experiences
Let your local news media know about challenges and successes your library, school, or community faces in bringing readers, books and children together. If you need help contacting local media about your Read it LOUD! story, please check the Read it LOUD! Digital Newscenter for resources or be in touch with info@readitloudfoundation.org.
Donate
If you wish to make a financial contribution or offer additional incentives and rewards to our parents who sign the Promise, you can find more information at Support Us.