Picture Books that Inspire ReadingTake a look at this month’s recommended reading. These books are sure to inspire a love for reading! Are You Sitting Comfortably? by Leigh Hodgkinson Preschool-Gr. 2A book asks a little boy, “Have you
DONATE A Message from our Executive Director: Urgency and Frustration I have always loved the rhythm of the school year and especially the excitement, hope, and anticipation of September. This year, more than any other year, however,
Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka (Grades K-3) This title, featuring a young boy and his canine companion, offers a funny, wacky take on familiar fall activities. Awesome Autumn: All Kinds of Fall Facts and Fun by Bruce
PHILADELPHIA- Reading Allowed is kicking off its “Literacy is a Social Justice Issue” Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 26th with a panel discussion in the Skyline Room of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Confirmed panelists include Free Library
DONATE A Message from Reading Allowed’sExecutive Director Catch them before they fail –“if someone had intervened, I wouldn’t have gone to jail.” Reading Allowed will be three years old this September and this is the third time
The thought of going to school can be both exciting and scary. The read-aloud books featured in our September book recommendations are a great way to set the stage for a positive school experience. Your Name is a
DONATE A Message from Our Executive Director The consequences of poor literacy skills are devastating and yet we know how to prevent them 75% of state incarcerated adults can be classified as low literate. It
DONATE A Message from Our Executive Director Let’s All Make a Difference Every Month! I had no idea that July is such a busy hashtag holiday month. It’s National Mango and Melon Month, National Deli
DONATE A Message from Our Executive Director On Providing High-Quality, Structured Reading Instruction:“It’s Not Brain Surgery” Our doctors are up to date with the latest research when we’re sick, why can’t we assume that our schools are
Reading Allowed was recently highlighted on local Philadelphia news station Channel 6/WPVI TV. During a visit to Visitation BVM Catholic School in Kensington, our tutor, Colette McElwee, and fourth-grade student, Aniya Robinson, discussed why the work of Reading Allowed is
Our doctors are up to date with the latest research when we’re sick, why can’t we assume that our schools are the same? When I go to the doctor, I assume they are up to date on the
Coming Soon: “Reading is a Social Justice Issue” Speaker Series DONATE The Reading Allowed “Reading is a Social Justice Issue” Speaker Series will kick off this fall, featuring Deborah Gordon Klehr, Executive Director of the Education Law Center and
