We Empower Children to Read, Learn, and Grow
Reading Is Fundamental is committed to a literate America where all children have the opportunities that literacy provides. Our model for impact is grounded in creating a culture of literacy for the children we serve - providing choice and access to books, as well as engagement opportunities for these children and the educators, parents, and caregivers that nurture and support them.
About Us
Founded in 1966, Reading Is Fundamental is the leading voice for children’s literacy. We address the alarming literacy crisis in America today through strong leadership, quality content, and an active and engaged community.
How We Help
RIF creates needs-based content and targeted programs that align key literacy issues with proactive and measurable solutions. Our efforts begin with books and continue with resources, activities, and professional development for educators, parents, and literacy volunteers to ensure that reading turns into a journey of opportunity for all children.
Learn MoreImpact
For over 50 years, RIF has built a legacy grounded on the basis that all children have the right to learn to read. In partnership with volunteers, companies, and community organizations, RIF has distributed over 412 million books and impacted the lives of more than 40 million children nationwide.
Learn MoreSupport RIF
RIF is successful because of the many individuals, community organizations, and companies that have joined our mission to ensure every child can read. Learn more how you can support RIF and make a difference today.
Learn MoreRequired Reading
Stay connected to RIF and see how we are creating positive change one child at a time.
Literacy Resources
Literacy Central is an online destination for teachers, parents, and literacy volunteers to get thousands of free digital resources tied directly to the books children love and teachers turn to everyday.
Community
The RIF Literacy Network is an online destination with free resources and support for anyone who wants to champion children's literacy in communities nationwide. We invite you to join our community and explore the many tools available to help you make a local impact.
Your contribution will help us provide free books and literacy programs to children across the nation.
Have a question? Please take a look at our FAQs for the answers. Can't find the answer you need? Send us an email.
Literacy Central
Literacy Central is a digital library with thousands of resources tied directly to the books teachers and parents turn to everyday.
Create a free account to organize all your book resources in one place, create and share book lists, find tips and strategies, and track student reading progress.
LITERACY NETWORK
This is your destination to find all of the resources and support needed to be an effective local literacy champion — whether you are an individual who wants to volunteer, one of our community partners, a school that wants to implement a RIF program, or one of our local RIF organizations.
