RIF and Little Free Library
Inspiring a Love of Reading
RIF and Little Free Library™ work in local communities to provide books and literacy resources, creating literacy-rich environments for children and families. Together, they’ve teamed up to strengthen communities through two Little Free Library Initiatives: Action Book Club and Kids, Community & Cops. Visit the pages below to learn more and access RIF’s resources to support these efforts.
ACTION BOOK CLUB
Books can inspire you to make the world a better place—starting in your own neighborhood. Little Free Library’s Action Book Club™ invites participants to read books on timely topics, engage in lively discussions, and take part in meaningful—and fun—group service projects to benefit their communities. Below, check out RIF’s literacy support materials that accompany the current Action Book Club book list for young readers.
Action Book Club Book Resources: Everyday Heroes
Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
by Laurie Ann Thompson
Though he was born with a physical disability, Emmanuel quickly proves that he is just as capable as everyone else. This book tells the amazing story of Emmanuel's 400-mile journey on his bicycle and his campaign to help other people with disabilities.
This book is part of the Read for Success collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.
Pre-K - 3rd
Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Will Allen is no ordinary farmer. A former basketball star, he's as tall as his truck, and he can hold a cabbage--or a basketball--in one hand. But what is most special about Farmer Will is that he can see what others can't see. When he looked at an abandoned city lot in Milwaukee he saw a huge table, big enough to feed the whole world. No space, no problem. Poor soil, there's a solution. Need help, found it. Farmer Will is a genius in solving problems.
This book is part of the Read for Success collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.
K - 2nd
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation
by Duncan Tonatiuh
When Sylvia and her family moved from Santa Ana to Westminster in 1944, they were told that she and her siblings couldn’t attend the school closest to them. Instead, they were sent to the “school for Mexicans.” This book tells the true story of Sylvia’s fight for the right to attend her neighborhood school.
This book is part of the Read for Success collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.
1st - 4th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
by William Kamkwamba
A boy in a drought-ravaged village in Africa wonders how things work. Teaching himself English from old science books, he builds a windmill for his village. A true story of perseverance, patience, and innovation.
This book is part of the Read for Success collection. To learn more about Read for Success, click here.
1st - 5th
KIDS, COMMUNITY & COPS
Little Free Library’s Kids, Community & Cops program helps law enforcement and civic groups create positive interactions with youth. Whether through precinct libraries, mobile libraries, library networks or book-centered events, the initiative connects kids and cops through book sharing and the power of reading. Check out RIF’s recommended book list and accompanying resources to support this initiative in your own backyard.
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Kids, Community, and Cops Book Resources
Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving
by John Frank
Giving up your seat on the bus, singing at a retirement home, or helping a neighbor, this beautiful book offers a collection of poems showcasing everyday examples of simple acts of kindness.
This book is part of the Read for Success collection and can also be found in Skybrary, RIF's digital library for web, iOS and Android devices.
Learn more about Read for Success, here and Skybrary, here.
1st - 4th
