Creating more
moments like this.
Data is an essential tool for justice. It hold us accountable to the thousands of families and young children counting on us.
There’s still much to do in ending Philly’s early literacy crisis.
Over 70% of our children are reading below grade level by 4th grade. Setting them up to struggle in school, fall further behind, feel lost and even ashamed.
But the story doesn’t end there.
Families are receiving more books for their home libraries.
And resources to make the most of life’s teachable moments.
2,427,709+
Books Shared
Read by 4th’s partners have distributed millions of books to families citywide since 2016.
4,178
enrolled in Ready4K
Philly families have not only downloaded Ready4K’s text tips, 98% say they’re loving them.
36,543+
Reading Promise visits
ReadingPromise.org is a site where Philly families can learn and share tips to help grow young readers.
A GOOD READ
Book distribution has gotten more equitable in Philadelphia.
Communities are transforming into literacy landscapes.
Full of installations and caring neighbors supporting learning at every turn.
1,068
Playful Learning Installations
Book nooks, sidewalk libraries, installations and more are transforming everyday spaces into a true literacy landscape.
1,000+
Reading
Captains
Reading Captains citywide are helping their neighbors grow young readers one conversation at a time.
127
Reading Promise Week Events
Since 2020, Philly’s family literacy festival has brought book block parties, author read alouds, and more family fun citywide.
Systems are embracing evidence-based literacy practices.
And reflecting on how prioritizing equity requires accountability and meaningful change.
STORIES ON THE GO
Tree House Books is bringing more books to the block with a new mobile library.
14
Literacy-Focused
Universities
Philadelphia-area colleges and universities have been accredited through the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.
711
Free Literacy PDs for Educators
Partners are supporting Philly’s amazing teachers by providing free trainings on evidence-based literacy instruction.
1,806
Family Reading Workshops
Family workshops have been offered by partners to help show tips and tools to boost literacy at home and in everyday moments.