Turning the page together.

Meaningful efforts today are rewriting the future for generations of young readers.

 

Our Impact Report showcases the incredible achievements of partners across the Read by 4th movement. It’s a testament to the power of partnership and a source of inspiration for the work ahead.

Past reports: 2023

100+
organizational partners

and countless community champions are committed to Read by 4th’s mission.

Families are receiving more books for their home libraries.

And resources to make the most of life’s teachable moments.

Book icon

2,878,570+
Books Shared

Read by 4th’s partners have distributed millions of books to families citywide since 2016.

 
Cellphone icon

4,462
enrolled in Parent Powered

Philly families have not only downloaded Parent Powered text tips, 98% say they’re loving them.

 
 
Reading Promise logo of pinky promise

40,746+
Reading Promise visits

ReadingPromise.org is a site where Philly families can learn and share tips to help grow young readers.

POWERFUL POLICY CHANGE

PA legislature unanimously pass Senate Bill 801.

Reading is everywhere!

From literacy-themed murals to alphabet takeovers, playful-learning installations are popping up citywide.

Icon of book

49
Playful Learning Installations

Playful Learning installations built or in progress since 2016.

 
Reading Captains logo of adult reading with child

1,091+
Reading
Captains

Reading Captains citywide are helping their neighbors grow young readers one conversation at a time.

 
 
Icon of sparkling celebration

201
Reading Promise Week Events

Since 2020, Philly’s family literacy festival has brought book block parties, author read alouds, and more family fun citywide.

New curriculum in Philadelphia embraces the Science of Reading

The School District of Philadelphia is embracing evidence-based practices.

NEIGHBORHOOD LITERACY FUND

$81,040 awarded for community-driven literacy projects.

Icon of graduation cap

13
Literacy-Focused
Universities

Philadelphia-area colleges and universities have been accredited through the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

 
Icon of teacher holding book.

22
High-dosage tutoring partners

Read by 4th partners are investing in evidence-based tutoring for children who need additional support.

 
 
Icon of parent holding child’s hand with heart.

17,000
quality PreK seats

Research shows that high-quality pre-K programs significantly contribute to students developing strong early literacy skills.

 
 

A CITY’S READING PROMISE

How ‘reading captains’ are fueling Philadelphia’s push to improve early literacy

Our next chapter will be our most exciting yet.