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{{toplink|url=http://readby4th.org/|name=readby4th.org}}<blockquote>''Philly's Early Literacy Movement Protecting Every Child's Right To Read''</blockquote>
*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.


== This is an outreach effort providing tools and tips to help children learn to read.... ==
''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above description came from the coalition's [http://readby4th.org/about/ About Us] page.
We are citywide coalition of community members and partners managed by the Free Library of Philadelphia. We’re bringing together parents, relatives, neighbors, teachers, researchers, pediatricians, community organizers, faith leaders, overseers of parks and rec centers, neighborhood shop owners, grocers, launderers, barbers, stylists—virtually anyone who cares about, and can connect with, children and their families.
 
==In The News==
*[http://whyy.org/articles/turning-chores-into-classrooms-new-grocery-store-experiment-hopes-to-inspire-learning Turning chores into classrooms: New grocery store experiment hopes to inspire learning], WHYY, September 10, 2018.
 
==Info==
*Alternate URL:&nbsp;[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/readby4th/ libwww.freelibrary.org/readby4th]
*Facebook:&nbsp;[https://www.facebook.com/ReadBy4th/ @ReadBy4th]
*Resource:&nbsp;[https://www.readingpromise.org Reading Promise] (readingpromise.org)
*Twitter:&nbsp;[https://www.facebook.com/ReadBy4th/ @ReadBy4th]
*Video:&nbsp;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plLt0yh-reA Philadelphia's Reading Promise: Read by 4th] (YouTube, 5m02s)
 
==See Also==
*[[Free Library of Philadelphia]]
 
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 5 June 2023

readby4th.org

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.

In The News

Info

See Also