Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)

"Reading one picture book per day makes a big impact. Comparatively, 2-to 3-year-old children who are read aloud to daily hear approximately 140,868 words per year compared to 2,214 words per year for children read to less than once per week." From the blog by #RIF's Dr. Erin Bailey: bit.ly/46ccjlD

Kuplink🫐, kuplank🫐, kuplunk🫐.

Share the #classic Blueberries for Sal for National Blueberry Month. This #book is pure summer sweetness & is supported by a host of resources in #LiteracyCentral including a #readaloud video! rif.org/literacy-centr… #readingjoy #joyofreading #booksky #BookSky💙📚

Celebrate summer and share fun #beachreads with your children.🏖️ Visit #RIF's #LiteracyCentral and use our Fun at the Beach collection to easily find sandy story suggestions.🌊 www.rif.org/literacy-cen... 😎 #readingjoy #joyofreading #BookSky💙📚 #booksky

This summer, help your children find great #books by using RIF's Independent Reading Center. Choose four high-interest categories to inspire young readers. Each category has a Kids' Activity Center where children can independently explore each topic. www.rif.org/literacy-central/i...

A great way to celebrate graduation at all levels of education is with books!📚 Share these wonderful books about all of life's possibilities and visit #LiteracyCentral for fun literacy resources. www.rif.org/literacy-cen... 🎓 #ReadwithRIF #booksky #picturebook#children'sbook

#RIF is beyond excited to see schools start to received their books from our #RallytoRead 10,000 book giveaway. This giveaway is thanks to the generous support of @barnesandnoble.com. Look for #RallytoRead100 to return on October 1st! #booksky #kidlit

Amplify your classroom impact with #RIF's Professional Development offerings for educators & reading specialists. With an approach that emphasizes personalized, evidence-based support, integrated professional learning communities & hands-on practice, learn more about RIF's #PD. bit.ly/4cpuxRS

RIF's collection of over 25 graphic organizers help young readers better understand what they are #reading by focusing on language and critical thinking. Created by #RIF's team of educators to increase comprehension, use these fresh, free resources today! www.rif.org/literacy-central/c...

Don't miss #ReadingInspires a live, virtual event to celebrate #NationalReadingMonth as part of #RIF's reading campaign, #RallytoRead. Live streaming from @barnesandnoble.com on 3/7 at 1pm EST & featuring bestselling authors, @mowillems.bsky.social & Ryan T. Higgins -join us at RallytoRead.org/Event

Today is Black Love Day, a day to celebrate & honor Black love, culture, & achievements. Sharing this special book, Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture by #RIF Advisory Board member, @hereweeread.bsky.social. Find support materials now on #LiteracyCentral: bit.ly/41bVlRr #ReadwithRIF

Thanks @1morestory.bsky.social for sharing the #joyofreading! #RIF will be here and working hard #untileverychildreads!

We love to see home libraries in the making! Thank you @bqbwritelifepub.bsky.social for sharing the #joyofreading!

The results of the '24 National Assessment of Educational Progress (#NAEP) are heartbreaking. This assessment serves as the nation’s report card, showing how students are performing in key subjects. Read the blog from Alicia Levi, #RIF's Pres & CEO: www.rif.org/news-and-sto... #UntilEveryChildReads

Calling all Teachers to #RallytoRead! #Readalouds are one of the most important tools to offer children in their #reading development. Download #RIF's tip sheet & see how easy it is to integrate Rally to Read into your daily classroom routines. bit.ly/3N743Zk #ReadwithRIF

Join RIF's Every Educator Counts | Science + Joy = Impact: Motivation & Engagement #webinar this Monday, January 27th at 7PM ET. We will be joined by @donalynbooks.bsky.social, a teacher, author, & independent reading advocate who works with schools on #literacy programs. Register: bit.ly/3WiEsS6

Start 2025 with a resolution to read more! A great way to share #books with your young reader is with a read-aloud! Visit RallytoRead.org today & find excellent #readalouds- from the authors- along with plenty of supporting resources including themed booklists! #RallytoRead #ReadingIsFundamental

Since 1966, #RIF has been the nation's leading children's literacy nonprofit. We provide free, high-quality content to engage children, educators, families, and literacy advocates in the solution to the U.S. literacy crisis—so that every child has the fundamentals for success.