Read by 4th

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Philly's Early Literacy Movement Protecting Every Child's Right To Read

  • For more than five years, family, community and systems leaders have joined Read by 4th.
  • Families are receiving more books for their home libraries and resources to make the most of life's teachable moments.
  • Read by 4th's partners have distributed millions of books to families citywide since 2016.
  • Philly families have not only downloaded Ready4K’s text tips, 98% say they’re loving them.
  • ReadingPromise.org is a site where Philly families can learn and share tips to help grow young readers.
  • Book distribution has gotten more equitable in Philadelphia. Communities are transforming into literacy landscapes, full of installations and caring neighbors supporting learning at every turn.
  • Book nooks, sidewalk libraries, installations and more are transforming everyday spaces into a true literacy landscape.
  • Reading Captains citywide are helping their neighbors grow young readers one conversation at a time.
  • Since 2020, Philly’s family literacy festival, Reading Promise Week, has brought book block parties, author read alouds, and more family fun citywide.
  • Systems are embracing evidence-based literacy practices and reflecting on how prioritizing equity requires accountability and meaningful change.
  • Tree House Books is bringing more books to the block with a new mobile library.
  • Philadelphia-area colleges and universities have been accredited through the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.
  • Partners are supporting Philly's amazing teachers by providing free trainings on evidence-based literacy instruction.
  • Family workshops have been offered by partners to help show tips and tools to boost literacy at home and in everyday moments.
  • Philly librarians are being trained to share Science of Reading basics with families.

Note:  The above description came from the coalition's About Us page.

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