Reading Is Fundamental
About Us
Reading is Fundamental, Inc. prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most.
Founded in 1966, RIF is the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. RIF’s highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provides 4.5 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year.
All RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster children's literacy: reading motivation, family and community involvement, and the excitement of choosing free books to keep.
Articles by Reading Is Fundamental
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Sources of Award-Winning Children's Books
These sites provide an overview of award-winning children's books: Alex...
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Tips for Reading Aloud With Preteens and Teens
Read aloud so preteens and teens can: Continue to associate reading with warm, pleasant feelings; learn about words...
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Teenagers and Reading
Perhaps the teenager in your family was once an avid reader, but now hardly ever opens a book, or perhaps your child...
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20 Ways for Parents to Encourage Reading
The following are some ways to turn a young reader's reluctance into enthusiasm: 1. Scout for things your children...
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Wordless and Almost Wordless Picture Books
Wordless picture books are a wonderful way to introduce all young children to concepts they will later apply when...
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Reading Aloud to Your Children
Reading aloud to children is one of the best ways to help them discover the joy of reading. And it’s never too...
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Helping Your Children Become Readers
When you open a book with your children, you are opening the world for them. You are making them think and wonder, and...
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Children Who Can Read, But Don't...
Studies show what common sense tells us: the more kids read, the better they read and the more pleasure they get out of...
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Stress-Busting Holiday Reading Tips for Families
Summary: While the holidays can be stressful and frantic for many moms and dads, spending time reading together is a...
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What Can Families Do to Keep Children Reading During the Summer?
As children's first and most important teachers, families have a major role to play in motivating children to read...
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