Every Child a Reader – Dedicated to inspiring a love of reading in children and teens across America

Every Child a Reader is an award-winning 501(c)(3) literacy non-profit that provides millions of young people with free educational materials each year that entertain, inform, and uplift. We also organize book donations and are active in the fight against book bans. An Eric Carle Angel Honors winner and National Book Foundation honoree as an essential literacy charity.

Children and teens—and their teachers, librarians, booksellers, and parents—participate across all 50 states throughout rural, suburban, and urban communities in these popular and long-running national programs:

Children's Book Week

Since 1919, the longest running national celebration of reading and books for young people in the United States.

Get Caught Reading

A year-round national poster campaign featuring role models - artists, teachers, and community leaders - reading their favorite book.

National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

A bestselling author connects with communities nationwide about the joy and importance of reading.

Anna Dewdney Read Together Award

An annual award for a children’s picture book that sparks compassion, empathy, and connection.

Donate Today

Support free programming, educational resources, and book donations for rural, suburban and urban schools and libraries coast to coast.