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What a “wild rumpus” for all! Last night more than 350 book people turned out to support Reading Is Fundamental at our 2013 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala. Maurice Sendak’s iconic book came to life as the Four Seasons of Washington, D.C., was transformed into a jungle where any wild thing would feel at […]
Celebrate proudly! Cinco de Mayo is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and, of course, read about Mexican-American culture. Unfamiliar with the history? The day recognizes the surprise defeat of Napoleon’s French army in the State of Puebla. The battle was an important victory in Mexico’s fight to end the French occupation. Celebrate with these Mexican-American […]
“Books can have an enormous impact on a child,” stated Dr. Bailey, who has been working with low-income children for 17 years through his Reading Is Fundamental program. Dr. Bailey’s program serves primarily Spanish-speaking children, and one little girl stands out in his memory. “Last year, this first-grade girl received her RIF books and you […]
It’s pretty clear being a mom takes a lot of work – and we celebrate all that work with a single day? Thanks to Macy’s, we’ve now got two whole weeks, with a big bonus for RIF. Sunday, April 28th through Mother’s Day, send a Macy’s Mother’s Day card to all the moms in your life […]
Roses are red. Violets are blue. It’s National Poetry Month. You can celebrate too! Get your little beatniks captivated by poetry this month. Start by reading some poems, perhaps some Shel Silverstein, and then ask them what their favorite poem is and why. Take the celebration even further and have your kids write their very […]
We all know the phrase, “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” This Earth Day, don’t forget the 4th “r”—Read! Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to pass along important values and set an example for little ones in your life. So how do you teach kids about Mother Earth and what they can do to help her? Start with […]
We had an incredible time in Austin last week, celebrating books with Reading Is Fundamental friends and volunteers. We kicked off the trip with a wonderful discussion of the book “Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers.” Lynda Johnson Robb, a founding board member of RIF, shared her mother’s legacy along with Kathi Appelt and Joy Fisher Hein, who […]
It’s a simple concept, but with so many devices these days, National Screen-Free Week can be a real challenge – for grown-ups and kids. That’s why we’re giving you a heads up early. This year’s week to unplug – April 29 to May 5 – is the perfect opportunity to put down the remote and pick […]
RIF recently launched an art competition, with the support of Nestlé, called FULL STEAM AHEAD WITH BOOKS, which encouraged students to express how books have fueled their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics – or STEAM subjects. Kids from grades K through 5 at RIF programs across the U.S. sent us their […]
We’re thrilled for this year’s WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala on May 9 for so many reasons. Case in point: illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi’s generous donation of artwork to be auctioned off at the Gala. Tony is one of several incredible illustrators who is paying tribute to Maurice Sendak’s classic work through donated artwork […]
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