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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Encouraging Young Writers
Long before they go to school, before they even know the alphabet, children begin to write. In fact, for most children,...
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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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Your Young Reader (Ages 5-8)
From kindergarten through third grade, you may see tremendous growth in your child's literacy development. While your...
Topics: Middle Years (5-9) | Reading and Nurturing -
Your Independent Reader (Ages 9-12)
A child in grades four through six has probably mastered basic reading skills and can read independently for pleasure....
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Providing a Literacy-Rich Home Environment
Literacy development is a continuous process that begins in infancy when babies are first exposed to language, books,...
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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...
Topics: Reading for Beginners -
Increasing Motivation
Here are a few tried-and-true guidelines from Reading Is Fundamental on how to motivate kids to read, with comments and...
Topics: Reading for Beginners -
Choosing Books for Young Children
Books about familiar objects, people, and events are reassuring to young children. Books can also excite them about new...
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | Reading and Nurturing -
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...
Topics: Books Based on Subjects | Fatherhood
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