Ready Readers

EXCITING NEWS! Neighborhood Reading Captains are now supporting LaSalle Park and Clinton-Peabody! Like a block captain, but for literacy—NRCs are residents who help build community and support young learners. The Neighborhood Reading Captains program is now active in the West End, Dutchtown, Normandy area, and now LaSalle Park and Clinton-Peabody in collaboration with St. Louis Housing Authority. ?? Captains getting books and reading resources out into the community.

Can you believe it?! The Ready Readers Non-Event fundraiser turns 20 this year! Special cheers to our honorary chair Susan K. Goldberg for leading this unique effort for so many years. ? The Non-Event invites people to stay home and read a book instead of attending a gala. Thanks to the generosity of so many, the Non-Event has raised more than $2.5 million dollars for STL children since 2005! ?? You can find this special shout-out in the March 5 edition of Town and Style St. Louis!

Did you know? United Way of Greater St. Louis helps more than 1 million people throughout our community each year. The United Way supports more than 160 organizations across the region to help people live their best possible lives--including Ready Readers. We are so thankful for the financial support of United Way of Greater St. Louis! United Way funds helps us connect more than 16,000 St. Louis metro area children with new books and early literacy experiences to help prepare them for a lifetime of learning.

Today, and every day, we ?????? STL's early childhood educators who help our children learn and grow! ?? Featured here are educators at our "Launch into Literacy" workshop last week exploring hands-on STEAM learning with a space theme!

Happening now! ?? Our incredible volunteer readers are sharing stories, songs, and endless spirit during 24 hours of nonstop storytime! Don't miss this chance to see the magic of our volunteer-led Storytime Program in action. Tune in and help share the joy and power of reading! https://lnkd.in/gnA3QJVC #WorldReadAloudDay #readaloud #raisingreaders

February 5 is WORLD READ ALOUD DAY! And Ready Readers is celebrating this special day with 24 hours of storytime. Reading aloud checks all the boxes for our children--it promotes healthy brain development, cultivates social and emotional skills, enhances self-esteem, and creates a sense of safety and security. Tune in to see what our Storytime Program is all about and help support our literacy efforts. https://lnkd.in/gPizTDxq

World Read Aloud Day is just around the corner—let’s celebrate together! ?? This special day is all about sharing the joy and power of reading. Join us as we champion young learners, nurture their potential, and equip them with the tools they need to thrive. Let’s come together to raise readers and inspire a love of learning that lasts a lifetime! ??????

Children learn best when they are happy, excited, and content. That’s why we promote the message that reading is fun! Take time to read aloud to the children in your life. Just 15 minutes a day makes a difference. ???? #raisingreaders #readaloud

Reading aloud truly checks all the boxes for our kids! From the very start—beginning at birth—the simple act of reading aloud does so much more than build literacy skills. ????? Reading aloud: ?? Helps promote healthy brain development ?? Strengthens social and emotional skills ?? Boosts self-esteem ?? Creates a sense of safety and security It’s a small habit with a big impact! #raisingreaders #read #readaloud

December was a busy month for Neighborhood Reading Captains! Captains were out in the West End, Dutchtown, and Normandy area, building community and giving away books. Like block captains but for literacy, our Neighborhood Reading Captains are community members who connect families with reading resources.