Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)

🎉 Thank you. Truly.

Because of your remarkable generosity, we surpassed our year-end $50,000 Holiday Matching Gift Challenge. This milestone wasn’t about a number, it was about the kindness, belief, and hope you shared with children across the country.

#UntilEveryChildReads

Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season. Season's Readings from all of us at Reading Is Fundamental!

Get ready to chill out today and enjoy the season with RIF's Winter's Day Collection! ☃️❄️

Find printable, puzzles and more paired with some of the most beloved children's books and today's favorites. Stay cozy and explore the resources here: https://bit.ly/3GkFRyK

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🎁 Give the gift of reading this holiday season! When you donate to RIF, you help foster a lifelong love of books creating joyful learning moments that last forever. 📚💫

Even brighter news: every holiday gift is DOUBLED! ✨Donate Today! 🎄📖✨ https://bit.ly/3JYe9hr

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A huge THANK YOU to our #RIF supporters!💙 

This year, over 25 million kids discovered the joy of reading because of you.

With your help, we’re inspiring readers and building futures -one book at a time!📚 https://youtu.be/dYDcJNCMC_o ✨

2025 has been wrapped and replayed in music. Now see what books RIF families and classrooms used the most this year! Visit RIF's Top Ten list for a mix of classics and today's best books. https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/collections/2025-top-10-end-year-list

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Join #RIF for the #BNStorytime Pick for #RallytoRead’s December theme, CELEBRATION. Author Jessica Kulekjian reads aloud her new book, Yay!. This uplifting story celebrates life’s everyday wins and reminds us that every effort matters! Watch the read-aloud at RallytoRead.org!

It's Giving Tuesday! Let’s make this the best one yet with a celebration of reading, opportunity + the power of stories!

Today, your gift to #RIF is DOUBLED with our 2X's Match at https://bit.ly/4olb0pM for:
📘 2X the books
📘 2X the reading resources
📘 2X the smiles

Thank you for your support!

#RIF's #RallytoRead December theme is CELEBRATION! Listen to acclaimed author, Jan Brett, read her book, The Nutcracker. This classic holiday tale comes to life with breathtaking illustrations and a fresh twist to enjoy the season. Watch the #readaloud at RallytoRead.org.

#RIF #RallytoRead theme is NATURE. Celebrate by watching the #BNStorytime Pick, Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo read by @bessbell.bsky.social. Buffalo Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of his new sibling, Puffalo. Watch now at RallytoRead.org.

Celebrate November’s #RIF #RallytoRead theme, NATURE with @cordellmatthew.bsky.social reading his book, To See an Owl from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social. This book shares the patience and wonder a young girl has in her determined quest to spot a wild owl. Watch the #readaloud at RallytoRead.org.

Give #RIFmerch this holiday season including our new I💙Books T's and mugs! Help promote children's #literacy and share your support for #RIF. Every purchase helps to provide books and resources toward RIF's mission to inspire the #joyofreading among all children nationwide! ShopRIF.org #ShopRIF

November’s #RallytoRead theme is NATURE. Celebrate by watching the #BNStorytime Pick, Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo read by @bessbell.bsky.social. Buffalo Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of a sibling, Puffalo. Watch now at rallytoread.org.

#RIF celebrates COMMUNITY with #RallytoRead. Watch Drew Daywalt read aloud his book from Penguin Random House, The Day the Crayons Made Friends. After sharing this read-aloud with your class or at home, use standards-aligned book & theme activities to align with core curriculum at RallytoRead.org.

#RIF connects children with the #joyofreading to spark imaginations and possibilities, putting kids on a path of reading #proficiency. Because every child deserves the chance to succeed. To learn more about RIF and our programs to support us, visit RIF.org.

For families moving fast, take RIF on the go!👟Sign up for text messages by messaging RIFREAD to 833.352.0246.📱You'll receive the latest reading resources and information.📘 Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. 🛑See our privacy policy for more: https://www.rif.org/privacy-policy

Heading back to school tomorrow? Teachers, make the most of your well-deserved Labor Day & let #RIF help lighten your load. Check out our free lesson planning resources, developed by RIF's teachers for teachers. Find easy ways to keep students engaged in learning: https://bit.ly/45GwK9K.

"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