
Protecting every child’s right to read.

We’re a powerful movement of family, community and system leaders working together to make sure Philly’s children become the strong readers they deserve to be.
News & More
NEW CURRICULUM
How are our children being taught to read? Watch our conversation with the School District of Philadelphia leadership about their new ELA curriculum and commitment to the Science of Reading.
FUND YOUR IDEAS
The Neighborhood Literacy Fund is back! We’re awarding up to $2,000 for projects that help grow Philadelphia’s young readers.
Application Deadline: April 23, 2025
THIS IS READING
Chewing on books? Obsessed with reading the same story over and over? These and other quirky reading habits might seem strange, but they’re actually signs your child is learning.

VOLUNTEER
Every block needs a Reading Captain!
Philly neighbors are becoming the go-to early literacy person for their community. Learn how you can help families raise strong readers one conversation at a time.
Rewriting Philadelphia’s early literacy story takes more than one author.
There’s a role for everyone.





