1. Provide diverse books and reading resources to under-served Black and Brown children to provide the fundamental building blocks that empower all children the opportunity to reach their potential and to see themselves and a reflection of their experiences in the books they read.
2. Offer a breadth and depth of books to children nationwide, ensuring every child sees a reflection of others, diverse views and experiences to open up their world and provide an opportunity for books to be platforms for self-awareness, growth, empathy and tolerance.
3. Provide meaningful resources for parents and caregivers, community members and educators to encourage honest, sensitive discussions about race, justice, and inclusion and harness the power of reading to drive systemic change.

Explore RIF’s state-by-state literacy map that offers a snapshot of fourth-grade reading performance based on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), including a breakdown by demographics. We must work harder to reduce the gap in reading performance among minority student populations. Reading is a right not a privilege, and together we must ensure that every child has books and resources to learn to read and succeed.