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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Booklist: Finding Comfort in a Book
Diana Huss Green, Founder of Parents' Choice, called upon a group of longtime Parents' Choice friends-critics, teachers,...
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Reading Aloud to Your Children: The Loving, Personal Gift
Without doubt, reading aloud is a gift you can freely give your children from the day you bring them home from the...
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Choosing Books for Preteens and Teens
Choose books that preteens and teens like: Preteens and teens are increasingly interested in local, national, and...
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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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Choosing Good Books for Children of All Ages
Access to good books is the first step to discovering the joy of reading. The more trips you make to the library...
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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...
Topics: Nurturing a Growing Reader
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