About Rally to Read: Free Literacy Program for Teachers and Families

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Rally to Read is a free, nationwide reading engagement program from Reading Is Fundamental, the nation's leading children's literacy nonprofit. Each season, October through March, we bring elementary school teachers and families two free author read-aloud videos and a printable activity packet every month, built around a new theme and aligned with common core standards for in classroom use. Now in Year 6, Rally to Read has reached thousands of classrooms across the country, inspiring a love of reading, one story at a time.

How Rally to Read Works

Watch the Read-Alouds

Each month, two celebrated authors read their books aloud, free to watch in school or at home.

Download the Activities

A free printable activity packet accompanies each month's theme: book lists, discussion guides, and classroom activities included.

Join the Challenge

Take the challenge to reach 100 books by National Reading Month in March.

Win 100 Books

Educators can enter for a chance to win 100 new books for their classroom or library.

About Reading Is Fundamental

Reading Is Fundamental is the nation’s trusted, leading children’s literacy nonprofit. Since 1966 we have provided books and reading resources to kids, sparking imaginations and possibilities, and putting children on a path of reading proficiency. We work with our partners to change the trajectory of the literacy crisis by ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, discover, and achieve their full potential.

Visit RIF.org to learn more about our impact and how we help. You can also explore RIF’s free book resource website, Literacy Central for thousands of free book resources and RIF’s reading app eBooks service, Skybrary.