Make your impact on the literacy crisis
Reading Is Fundamental’s (RIF’s) leadership and staff are passionate about ensuring that all children experience the joy of reading, setting them on a path to becoming skilled readers. If you’re interested in helping to close equity gaps and create generations of lifelong readers, explore our open positions.
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United by Joy
We are: joy in our work, joy in our relationships, and joy in our impact.
We know when we create a culture of collaboration and collective joy, we are more effective at inspiring reading joy which leads to greater development, discovery, and opportunity for ourselves and the children we support.
A legacy of impact and inclusion
Creating RIF Kids since 1966
RIF was founded by former teacher Margaret McNamara, who discovered, much to her dismay, that the children she was tutoring didn't own books. When she brought in books and let the kids choose which ones they could bring home, she witnessed firsthand how the joy of reading drove reading choice, access, and engagement—which are fundamental to a child’s literacy journey. Inspiring that joy to develop skilled readers still underpins RIF’s programs and strategies to this day.
Our commitment
For over 55 years, RIF has been dedicated to children’s literacy as the foundation for opportunity. We believe that when a child can read, they have the foundation to learn and grow. RIF is committed to ensuring every child has access to the opportunities reading provides and supporting them every step of the way on their literacy journey.
United by a passion for the literacy mission
Our leadership, Board of Directors, and National Advisory Boards bring together top executives, literacy and education experts, and literacy advocates who believe that the joy of reading is the gateway to opportunity.