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2013 Archive
PRESS RELEASES
Free Bilingual eBook Apps Created by Experts at Reading Is Fundamental Deliver Educational, Entertaining Stories to Children and Parents
Reading Is Fundamental Welcomes Marshall Lux to Board
Reading Is Fundamental Announces Honorees of STEM+Arts Competition
“let the wild rumpus start!” at Reading Is Fundamental’s WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Gala
Macy’s Be Book Smart Campaign Help RIF Programs Provide 370,000 Books to Kids
Reading Is Fundamental Names Three Exceptional Supporters ‘2013 Volunteers of the Year’
Reading Is Fundamental and Junior League of Washington Bring 33,000 Free Books to D.C. Public School Children
2012 Archive
PRESS RELEASES
Reading Is Fundamental and First Book Unite to Give 1 Million Books to Children in Need Nationwide
Reading Is Fundamental to Boost Reading Achievement of Low-Income Students with $4 Million Grant
Reading Is Fundamental Welcomes Matthew McCorry to Board
Early Childhood Literacy Initiative Launches Targeting Next-Generation Innovation with STEM+Arts Approach
Macy’s Be Book Smart Raises $4.8 Million for Reading Is Fundamental
Summer is the Time to Be Book Smart with Macy's and Reading Is Fundamental
Carl Buddig & Company Joins Forces with Reading Is Fundamental for Be A Reader Campaign Supporting Children’s Literacy
Reading Is Fundamental Launches “Book People Unite”
Reading Is Fundamental & Pitney Bowes Kick Off 2012 Children’s Literacy Partnership
RIF, Macy’s Empower Communities with Funds for Literacy Celebrations
Kate Beckinsale Teams Up with “The Nestlé Share the Joy of Reading Program” to Raise Awareness about Children’s Literacy
Reading Is Fundamental Statement in Memory of Jan Berenstain
Kumon Partners with Reading Is Fundamental to Bring Books to Underserved Children
Reading Is Fundamental Hosts Notable Author for Workshops at DC Schools
Reading Is Fundamental Offers Expansive Multicultural Book Collection Aiming To Help Close Achievement Gap
Gerber Life and Reading Is Fundamental Launch Project Open Book
2011 Archive
PRESS RELEASES
Congress Restores Funding for Literacy Programs
The Rise of Poverty and the Fall of Education
Carl Buddig & Company Partners with Reading Is Fundamental To Support Literacy Efforts at the Milwaukee Academy of Science
Reading Is Fundamental Gives $50,000 in Literacy Grants through Partnership with Pine-Sol
Reading Is Fundamental Celebrates 45 Years of Inspiring Young Readers
61 RIF Programs Selected to Receive $800,000 in Literacy Grants
Jefferson County Public Schools Selected as Reading Is Fundamental Program of the Month
RIF Provides More than 750 Free Books to Children at Tuscaloosa Head Start
Macy’s Be Book Smart Campaign Raises $4.9 Million for Reading Is Fundamental
Redlands Christian Migrant Association Selected as Reading Is Fundamental Program of the Month
RIF Joins the United Way of NE Mississippi in Providing Critical Back to School Supplies to 4,000 Local Children
RIF, Senator Roger Wicker Inspire Children to Read at Rust College
Macy’s and Reading Is Fundamental Team Up for “Be Book Smart” This Summer
South Seneca Elementary School Selected as Reading Is Fundamental Program of the Month
Reading Is Fundamental’s Gift of Reading Gala Raises Nearly $470,000 Dollars
Carol H. Rasco Awarded Distinguished Leader Award by Rutgers University
Naples High School Selected as Reading Is Fundamental Program of the Month
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Teams with Carl Buddig & Company To Support Literacy Efforts Nationwide
New Members Appointed to Reading Is Fundamental's Board of Directors
Sayre Public Library Selected as Reading Is Fundamental Program of the Month
Reading Is Fundamental and the Pitney Bowes Foundation Partner to Develop Communications-Themed Volunteer Activity Guides
National Writing Project, Reading Is Fundamental, and FableVision Champion a New Approach to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education
Reading Is Fundamental Selects 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award Winners
RIF Selects 2011 Ambassadors to Strengthen Statewide Literacy Initiatives
Mission Consolidated Independent School District Selected as Reading Is Fundamental National Program of the Month
Share a Story - Shape a Future and Unwrap the Gift of Literacy
Congress and President Obama Cut Reading Is Fundamental - America’s Largest Children’s Literacy Program serving over 4 Million children
New Children’s Book Brings Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to Life
Urgent Action Needed for RIF!
Dr. Judy Cheatham Joins RIF as Vice President of Literacy Services
Sports and Arts in School Foundation Selected as Reading Is Fundamental National Program of the Month
Parkway Elementary RIF Selected as Reading Is Fundamental National Program of the Month
2010 Archive
PRESS RELEASES
RIF Literacy Initiatives Give the Gift of Reading this Holiday Season
RIF and First Book Give 500,000 Books to Children Nationwide
Reading Is Fundamental Honors Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans as National Program of the Month
Tenth Street Elementary School Selected as Reading Is Fundamental National Program of the Month
More than 16 Million Minutes Logged During RIF and US Airways “Fly with US. Read with Kids.”® Campaign
RIF Launches Family Reading Celebration Initiative
Reading Is Fundamental Partners with Afterschool Alliance for 11th Annual Lights On Afterschool
Reading Is Fundamental Selects General Federation of Women's Club (GFWC) Nogales Women’s Club As RIF Program of the Month
New Research Shows Access to Print Materials Improves Children's Reading
Goldenrod Hills Head Start Honored as Reading Is Fundamental's National Program of the Month
Reading Is Fundamental and US Airways "Fly with US. Read with Kids.®" Campaign Cleared for Takeoff"
Macy's Raises More than $3 Million to Book A Brighter Future for Children Served by Reading Is Fundamental
'Jean Dean RIF' Honored as Reading Is Fundamental's National Program of the Month
Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Stillwater Named Reading Is Fundamental Program of the Month
Family Support Services of West Hawaii Selected As Reading Is Fundamental's National Program of the Month
Hundreds Attend Reading Is Fundamental's Gift of Reading Gala
Pitney Bowes Partners with RIF to Celebrate the Importance of Family Literacy
Congressman Joseph Cao Joins RIF and CIS Greater New Orleans to Promote Children's Literacy
Mason Pilot Elementary School in Boston is Named Reading Is Fundamental's National Program of the Month Award Winner
Reading Is Fundamental Donates 10 Lighthouse Library Book Collections to the Annapolis Maritime Museum
Reading Is Fundamental's 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients Involve Communities in Literacy Efforts
People's Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit Honored with Reading Is Fundamental's National Program of the Month Award
Summer Reading Kicks Off Scholastic Summer Challenge, Gets Kids to Read for the World Record During Summer Vacation
Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program in Seattle Honored with Reading Is Fundamental's National Program of the Month Award
President Obama Eliminates Funding for Reading Is Fundamental's Book Distribution Program Serving 4.4 Million Children Nationwide
U.S. Figure Skating National Champion Rachel Flatt Partners with Reading Is Fundamental
Laurel Learning Center in Reston, Va., Honored with Reading Is Fundamental's National Program of the Month Award
Maryland's Riverdale Elementary School RIF Program Honored with Reading Is Fundamental's National Program of the Month Award
Reading Is Fundamental Renews Ambassador Program
Reading Is Fundamental Names December Programs of the Month
2009 Archive
PRESS RELEASES
Reading Is Fundamental and The Meadows Foundation Awards Grants to 15 Recipients in South Texas
Reading Is Fundamental Awards November Programs of the Month
Reading Is Fundamental to Distribute Free Books to More Than 16,000 Students at 47 Schools Throughout Washington D.C.
Reading Is Fundamental Awards October Programs of the Month
Congressman Altmire and Reading Is Fundamental Celebrate Literacy
Macy's Helps Raise $6.5 Million to Book A Brighter Future™ for Millions of Children who Receive Free Reading Is Fundamental Books
Macy's recauda $6.5 millones para la campaña Book A Brighter Future™ beneficiando a millones de niños que reciben libros gratuitos de Reading Is Fundamental
Marie-Agnes Daumas Appointed to Reading Is Fundamental's Board of Directors
James "J.J." Johnson Jr. Appointed to Reading Is Fundamental's Board of Directors
BORDEN CELEBRATES ELSIE THE COW'S 70TH BIRTHDAY
Reading Is Fundamental Honors 9/11 — National Day of Service and Remembrance and Commemorates United We Serve
Reading Is Fundamental Awards September Programs of the Month
Pitney Bowes Volunteers Celebrate and Support Literacy Programs for the Coronita Elementary RIF Program
Congressman Chandler and Reading Is Fundamental Celebrate Literacy and Provide 1,300 Kentucky Children with Free Books for Back-to-School
Fantasia Barrino Joins With Reading Is Fundamental to Encourage All Americans to Read for Change
RIF, CIS-New Orleans, and National PTA Launch United We Read—A Joint Initiative in Support of President Obama's United We Serve
Dallas/Ft.Worth's Reading Is Fundamental Programs Receive Back-to-School Support Through Book A Brighter Future
Philadelphia's Reading Is Fundamental Programs Receive Back-to-School Support Through Book A Brighter Future
D.C.'s Reading Is Fundamental Programs Receive Back-to-School Support Through Book A Brighter Future
San Francisco's Reading Is Fundamental Programs Receive Back-to-School Support Through Book A Brighter Future
Boston's Reading Is Fundamental Programs Receive Back-to-School Support Through Book A Brighter Future
Reading Is Fundamental Awards August Programs of the Month
Reading Is Fundamental Highlights Literacy Volunteers During United We Serve's Education Week
Reading Is Fundamental Launches "Read for Change," a United We Serve Initiative
Over 10 Million Minutes Read with Kids Thanks to Challenge
Over 10 Million Minutes Read with Kids Thanks to Challenge
RIF Awards July Programs of the Month
RIF and Macy's Book A Brighter Future for Millions of Children Across the Country Who Lack Adequate Access to Books
RIF y Macy's lanzan campaña 'Leer para un Futuro Mejor' beneficiando a millones de niños en todo el país sin acceso adecuado a libros
Hawaii Senators, Reading Is Fundamental, Parents And Children Together Join for Reading Celebrations with Young Children
Reading Is Fundamental Awards June Programs of the Month
Children at Eastport Elementary School in Annapolis Celebrate Literacy and Environmentalism with Free Books
Reading Is Fundamental to Distribute More Than 13,000 Books to 44 D.C. Public Schools on May 19 as Part of "RIF Day"
Reading Is Fundamental Awards May Programs of the Month
Reading Is Fundamental Hosts "Care to Read" Training at New Orleans Public Library
Al Roker, Billy Crystal, Jerry Seinfeld, and Notable Children's Book Authors Join the Read with Kids Challenge
Reading Is Fundamental's 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients Involve Communities in Literacy Efforts
RIF Awards April Programs of the Month
"Fly with US. Read with Kids.®" Campaign Soars Again
RIF Awards March Programs of the Month
Mazda Foundation Continues Support of Reading Is Fundamental Books for Ownership Programs
RIF Awards February Programs of the Month
RIF Awards January Programs of the Month
Free Literacy Training Opportunities Offered to Community Organizations in South Texas
Reading Is Fundamental Launches New Ambassador Program
THREE ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH HISTORIC BOOK DRIVE FOR D.C. SCHOOLS TO CELEBRATE THE OBAMA INAUGURATION
2008 Archive
PRESS RELEASES
Jump into January at RIF's Reading Planet website
South Texas Literacy Coalition Names Four Prominent Rio Grande Valley Residents as 2009 Officers
Reading Is Fundamental Receives Daniels Fund Grant to Support Care to Read Program
Ernestine Walls Benedict Named Reading Is Fundamental's Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Peter Patel Named Reading Is Fundamental's Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Reading Is Fundamental Receives $140,000 Grant from Meadows Foundation
Reading Is Fundamental Receives $25,000 Grant from BNSF Foundation
Carol B. Sisco Appointed to Reading Is Fundamental’s Board of Directors
Carolyn Simpson Appointed to Reading Is Fundamental’s Board of Directors
Megan Beyer Appointed to Reading Is Fundamental’s Board of Directors
Kenneth W. Bentley Appointed to Reading Is Fundamental’s Board of Directors
Record $3.1 Million Raised for Reading Is Fundamental by Macy’s Back-to-School Promotion
Un récord de US$3.1 millones recaudados para Reading Is Fundamental por la campaña para la lectura 2008 de Macy's
Reading Is Fundamental and Colgate-Palmolive Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Giving Children Access to Multicultural Books
Reading Is Fundamental Announces Winners of it’s 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award
Macy’s and Reading Is Fundamental Launch 2008 Children’s Literacy Campaign
Macy's y Reading Is Fundamental lanzan su campaña para la lectura 2008
Mazda Foundation Continues Focus on Literacy by Funding Reading Is Fundamental Books for Ownership Programs
RIF Awards Programs of the Month
Chicago Sky and Pitney Bowes Joining Forces to Raise Money for Chicago's Reading Is Fundamental Program
Reading Is Fundamental Announces Winners of its 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award
Un nuevo libro de actividades en inglés y español convierte la lectura y escritura en diversión
Ticket to Success: 16,500 Parents Participate in US Airways-RIF “Read with Kids Challenge”
RIF Awards Programs of the Month
Kids to Get Free Books and Star Treatment at the New Orleans Public Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff Event
Kick-Start Summer Reading with Booklist, Tips, and Activities During Reading Is Fun Week, May 12–18
Reading Is Fundamental Honors 25 Programs for ‘Linking Up for Literacy’ with Community Partners
HIPPY Honors Carol H. Rasco with Avida D. Lombard Award for Support of Early Childhood Education
RIF-US Airways’ “Read With Kids Challenge” Reaches Goal of One Million Minutes Read with Flying Colors
Dollar General apoya a programas de Reading Is Fundamental que ayudan a niños hispanos
“FLY WITH US. READ WITH KIDS.” CAMPAIGN TAKES TO THE SKIES
Reading Is Fundamental Brings Dr. Seuss to Life for 16,000 DC School Children
President Bush Eliminates Funding for Reading Is Fundamental’s Historic Book Distribution Program Serving 4.6 Million Children
Reading Is Fundamental Announces Winners of Nationwide “Choose Your Own Adventure” Class Writing Contest
2007 Archive
PRESS RELEASES
Brown Bear Illustrator, Eric Carle, and Reading Is Fundamental Celebrate the Gift of Reading on www.RIF.org
Reading Is Fundamental Presents the First Annual Reading Planet Powwow
Macy’s and RIF of Northern Virgina Honored for Their Support of Literacy in the Washington Area
Macy's Back-to-School Promotion Raises Record $2.5 Million for Reading Is Fundamental
Winners of Literacy for Life™ RIF Site Library MakeOver Contest Announced
Garfield Youth to Benefit from Launch of New RIF Program
Reading Is Fundamental Receives Support from Staples Foundation for Learning
Capital One Expands Support of RIF Family Literacy Program in Washington Area
Santa Ana Youth to Benefit from Launch of New RIF Program
Edmonton Youth to Benefit from Launch of New Reading Is Fundamental Program
Reading Is Fundamental Welcomes Teachers, Students Back to School with "Choose Your Own Adventure" Class Writing Contest
Saginaw Youth to Benefit from Launch of New Reading Is Fundamental Program
Carpentersville Youth to Benefit from Launch of New RIF Program
RIF Gift of Reading Awards Gala to Honor Kiwans International, Washington Post and Verizon
New RIF Leading to Reading Website Brings Parents and Youngsters Together for Stories, Songs, Rhymes, and More
Macys Says Be One For The Books With Reading Is Fundamental Partnership
RIF lanza su sitio web bilingue Semillitas de Aprendizaje en ingles y espanol
Macy's Donates Multicultural Book Collections to RIF Programs in Dayton
Colgate-Palmolive and Reading Is Fundamental Introduce Easy Tips For Fun and Healthy Bedtime Habits for Families
Ohio Youth to Benefit from Launch of New Reading Is Fundamental Program
Wenatchee Youth to Benefit from Launch of New RIF Program
RIF Announces Winners of the 2007 Hispanic Community Reading Challenge
New RIF Multicultural Literacy Campaign Aims to Close Reading Gap
Reading Is Fundamental and Colgate-Palmolive Granted Halo Award™ for Literacy Campaign
Reading Is Fundamental Honors 25 Programs For Encouraging A Culture of Literacy
Join the Scholastic Summer Reading BUZZ! and Get Kids Reading 'Four or More' Books to Help Give Books to Children in Need
Reading Is Fundamental Distributes 15,000 New Books to Help D.C. Children Avoid the "Summer Learning Slide"
Rhea Perlman Offers Tips for Making Reading "FUN" During Annual Reading Is Fundamental Week
Marion Children to Benefit from Launch of New Reading Is Fundamental Program
Reading Is Fundamental Names Winners of Annual Writing Contest
Gascon Elementary School Launches New Reading Is Fundamental Program
Reading Is Fundamental Announces Winners of its 10th Annual Volunteer of the Year Award
Hot Springs Youth to Benefit from Launch of New Reading Is Fundamental Program
Holiday Inn Express Partners with Reading Is Fundamental to Promote a Smart Start in Education
RIF and Reach Out and Read Partner to Provide Books to 160000 Low-Income Children at Pediatric Clinics
Mayor Fenty Invites D.C. Youth to Discover the Joy Of Reading
Mayor Adrian Fenty Joins Reading Is Fundamental In Giving Free Books To 15,000 DCPS Students
RIF Invites Kids to Show Their Love of Animals with Third Annual Writing Contest
Census Bureau Report Reveals Need to Increase Awareness on the Value of Reading to Infants and Toddlers
Gabrielle E Miller Named Reading Is Fundamentals Vice President of Education and Literacy Programs
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