How You Can Help

Spread The Word! Talk to people in your community about the profound impact that sharing books and conversation has on young children.

Distribute/post Project Read information in places where people who care for young children go.

Distribute free books and literacy information at community events that attract families with babies & young children.

Gather parents & other caregivers together for an informal workshop that shows them how easy & fun it is to prepare young kids for success in reading. Project Read can provide you with all the information you need.

Ask your civic groups, church groups and other to get involved.

Volunteer to read with children at a Reach Out and Read site like Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, or at local preschool, daycare or elementary school

Create and maintain a Bright Red Bookshelf in your community.