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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World's Most Athletic Booklist
The World's Most Athletic Booklist Get into the Summer Reading Olympics spirit by checking out the books below! Each...
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Keep Kids Reading This Summer - Take Them to the Library!
Source: "Read All About It," Reading Is Fundamental's Newsletter, March/April 2002 Ages: 5-8, 9-12, 13+ Summary:...
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10 Tips for Parents of School-Age Children
1. Read aloud with and to your child every day Experts recommend 30 minutes a day Pick books that are too long or...
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Increasing Motivation
Here are a few tried-and-true guidelines from Reading Is Fundamental on how to motivate kids to read, with comments and...
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Getting the Most Out of Picture Books
Picture books represent a unique literary form that blends stories with art. In a picture book, the illustrations are as...
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Suggested Reading List for Fathers and Children
The following books are not intended to be a definitive selection of books for fathers to read with their children. It...
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Tips for Reading Aloud With Preschoolers
Studies show that reading to young children is one of the most important investments a parent can make in their child's...
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Reading Checkup for Preschoolers
How is your children developing as a reader, and what can you do to help? Use these "checkups" to evaluate your child's...
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