Inspire the JOY of reading. Create a lifetime of opportunity.
Inspire the JOY of reading. Create a lifetime of opportunity.
National Reading Month

Every child deserves to own a book.

Your $4 gift can ensure a new book finds its way into a child's hands. Celebrate National Reading Month and donate to our virtual book drive today!

Who We Are

Our Mission

Reading Is Fundamental works to disrupt the alarming U.S. literacy crisis by inspiring the joy of reading in children, a critical element to driving the frequency, motivation, and engagement needed to create skilled readers. We know that if we build a foundation of joy for children, then development, discovery, and opportunity follow.

Make A Difference

Join Our Virtual Book Drive

Help celebrate National Reading Month! For just $4, you can help us connect young readers and their families with books that will inspire their love of learning. Here are just a few reasons to get involved.

You can help children and families own books—and achieve their potential.

Your donation helps more children learn how to read.

You can support a top-rated U.S. nonprofit.

2022 Impact

Every year, Reading Is Fundamental connects millions of children with pathways to the skills and stories that they carry with them over a lifetime.

5.8M
books and reading resources distributed.
34.7M
children impacted
91%
RIF is in 9 out of 10 elementary schools
1.4M
literacy advocates engaged
Testimonials

What Children Say About Us

Celebrate the impact of Reading Is Fundamental through the words of RIF Kids. Join us in our mission to inspire reading joy and provide access to books for children nationwide.

RIF has changed my life because when I’m bored and have nothing to do, I have a book that makes my imagination go wild.

I LOVE MY BOOKS!

I loved reading, and I remember being sad that I didn't have more books at home. Being able to take a book home from the RIF bookmobile along with a RIF bookmark was one of the highlights of my school year.

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This program is a pioneer in children's literacy! It has set the standards other organizations follow and hope to achieve.

- RIF Volunteer