For more than two decades, Read Aloud America helped families discover the simple yet powerful joy of reading aloud. The Read Aloud Program (RAP) began operating in Hawaiʻi in 1999, reaching more than 350,000 adults and children and inspiring them to read more and rely on devices less. Along the way, many parents asked us

Summer should feel like freedom, filled with long days, sunshine, and a break from school routines. But for many parents, the break from school routines comes with a summertime hazard: the slippery slope down the summer slide. You’ve heard all the warnings from schools: read 20 minutes per day! Visit the library! Write in your

As we step into a new year, there’s no better time to spark a fresh love for reading in your kids. The start of 2025 brings a chance to introduce new habits that inspire curiosity, nurture imagination, and bring families closer together through books. With a little planning, reading can become a cherished part of

Your child’s first impression of reading matters. It stays with them throughout their lives. It sets the tone, not only for their future reading experiences, but for their lives as students, citizens, and even future parents. So parents of young children might wonder how to make reading fun. By making reading fun early, you can ensure that

The foundation of our philosophy at Read Aloud America lies in one goal: To raise lifetime readers. To help make this happen, we believe that nurturing a lifelong reader is less about instructing a child to read but about immersing them in the joyful experience of reading. This philosophy is broken down into what we call the 3 Rings to Reading. These

As parents, you hold the power to shape your child’s future in countless ways. One of the best things you can do for your child is inspire a love of reading. You might be wondering how to raise a lifetime reader; what can you do to get started in this important endeavor? The journey begins